Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME Visionaries list recognizing leaders driving meaningful impact in the lives of children across education, mental health, housing, economic opportunity, and more.

--Explore the 2026 TIME Visionaries list and accompanying profiles: here

Of the inaugural list, TIME senior editor Avery Stone writes: “In 2026, leaders across the U.S. remain committed to envisioning—and helping to create—a world where every child can reach their full potential…These honorees are driving bold, systemic change across education, mental health, housing, economic opportunity, and more—helping ensure that kids grow up with the support and resources they need to succeed.” Read more here. 

TIME's 2026 VISIONARIES LIST INCLUDES:

Angela Ferrell-Zabala, executive director of Moms Demand Action

Byron V. Garrett, CEO of Genesys Works

Chad Houser, founder and CEO of Café Momentum

Georgie Smith, founder and president of A Sense of Home

Greisa Martínez Rosas, executive director of United We Dream

Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project

Julia Olson, co-executive director and chief legal counsel of Our Children’s Trust

Maegha Ramanathan, founder and CEO of Girls4Sports

Renée Watson, author, educator, and activist

Sarah Rittling, executive director of First Five Years Fund

Sarah Shelke, co-founder and executive director of Mind4Youth

Sondra Samuels, co-founder, president, and CEO of Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)

Wilson Cruz, actor and activist

Zacky Muñoz, youth advocate and founder of The Zacky Project

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is the presenting partner of TIME Visionaries and is dedicated to creating a world where every child can thrive.