The Next Generation Remembers: Our Visionary Network

Visionaries benefit from networking opportunities hosted by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and receive discounted rates for Museum events, exclusive monthly content, and a range of storytelling and engagement opportunities. 

Information on our next Visionary event will be posted here soon — check back often!

Stories of Hope: A Proud New Yorker
“My experience on September 11, 2001 gave me a new perspective on life,” says Alex Zablocki. “And it showed me that there are so many people in this city willing to risk everything and do everything for someone else because it is who we are. It’s in our DNA.” 

Stories of Hope: The Power of Unity and Resilience
On September 11, 2001, Carlton Shelley II was a student at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida. That day, President George W. Bush was visiting another class of students at the school when he was informed of the attacks.

Visionaries in Service: Shane Oravsky
Shane Oravsky shares his unique perspective on the relationship between the 9/11 attacks and military service - and lessons learned from both. 

Visionary Network Launches Memorial Beautification Initiative
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum Visionary Network has launched an initiative aimed at restoring and cleaning local memorials across the country. Volunteers are already hard at work, planting commemorative trees and connecting with their communities ahead of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. 

The Visionary Network was founded in 2020 by a group of individuals dedicated to preserving the memory of their loved ones and honoring the commitment to never forget. 

Our Visionaries are a diverse group from a breadth of backgrounds, including a number who were drawn to serve in the United States military.