Muñoz, founder of The Zacky Project, is leading a nationwide movement of shaping policy, and improving school safety for millions of children.

TIME for Kids recognizes Zacky Muñoz and features him on the front cover, highlighting him as one of the most influential young leaders in public health and youth advocacy. His work has transformed safety laws, expanded public awareness, and inspired youth across the country to take part in civic leadership.

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Zacky on the cover of TIME for Kids Magazine recognized for his impact on US policy, especially for kids with food allergies. Zacky is changing the landscape for kids with food allergies in schools.

More than 1 in 13 children in the US live with food allergies. Zacky’s advocacy has become a national model for how young people can drive meaningful changes, strengthen health equity, and protect vulnerable communities. Through lived experience, storytelling, and policy engagement, he has become a trusted voice for children with chronic health conditions. TIME for Kids’ KOTM recognition elevates Zacky as one of the country’s most promising young changemakers.

Zacky is the driving force behind three statewide initiatives in California that have now been enacted into law: The Zacky Bill, The Zacky FAST Act, and The Muñoz SAFE Act. Each law addresses a different layer of school safety, emergency readiness, and planning. Together, they represent one of the strongest sets of youth-led public safety reforms in California history and have sparked national interest in student-protection policies. Zacky founded The Zacky Project, a national- nonprofit empowering advocates to introduce legislation and build safety programs. Through this organization, pathways are created to turn personal challenges into results.

As a national spokesperson, Zacky has traveled across the country to speak at universities, medical institutions, public health conferences, and youth leadership events. His engagements include appearances at Northwestern University, where he addressed equity and the future of allergy policy.

Zacky’s work has earned significant honors, including a Health Equity Award, FARE’s Young Leader Award, a Golden-Resolution from the California Senate, and official recognition from the California State Assembly. He has published op-eds, been featured in multiple media outlets for his leadership and public impact.

"Zacky is pushing forward a new era of public health innovation, and the impact of his work will be felt by children and families across the nation," said Lisa Gable, former CEO of FARE.

Zacky is expanding his national work through The Zacky Project, through advocacy training, toolkits, and national partnerships.

About Zacky Muñoz

Zacky Muñoz is a nationally recognized advocate whose mission began after experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction during his first-grade year at school. His personal story inspired him to fight for safer schools and stronger emergency protections for children with food allergies. Zacky now reaches millions across social media where he shares education & messages of empowerment. He is the founder of The Zacky Project, a national nonprofit training others to advance legislation and improve safety in their states.

Available for national broadcast and in-depth sit-down media interviews upon request.

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"Zacky is pushing forward a new era of public health innovation, and the impact of his work will be felt by children and families across the nation."