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: hereOf 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 ActionByron V. Garrett, CEO of Genesys WorksChad Houser, founder and CEO of Café MomentumGeorgie Smith, founder and president of A Sense of HomeGreisa Martínez Rosas, executive director of United We DreamJaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor ProjectJulia Olson, co-executive director and chief legal counsel of Our Children’s TrustMaegha Ramanathan, founder and CEO of Girls4SportsRenée Watson, author, educator, and activistSarah Rittling, executive director of First Five Years FundSarah Shelke, co-founder and executive director of Mind4YouthSondra Samuels, co-founder, president, and CEO of Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)Wilson Cruz, actor and activistZacky Muñoz, youth advocate and founder of The Zacky ProjectThe W.K. Kellogg Foundation is the presenting partner of TIME Visionaries and is dedicated to creating a world where every child can thrive.