About Zachary Sheena
His Story
Zachary Sheena is a senior graduating early from the University of Michigan and a dedicated speaker, advocate, and financial professional. By the age of 20, he earned his SIE, Series 66, and Series 7 licenses. Following a devastating crash caused by a wrong-way impaired driver that took the lives of two of his friends, Zachary was propelled to step forward into public advocacy—using the horror he survived to advance sobriety awareness, support victims, and drive systemic change.
Today, Zachary speaks to large audiences, sharing his story of survival and recovery to help save lives and empower victims of road violence. He is the author of Shedding the Light, which chronicles his journey through healing and resilience, and is the creator and CEO of the Z-Survivor Fund, a charitable organization dedicated to assisting crash survivors facing the heavy burden of medical expenses.
Originally from New York—where he plans to return after completing his degree—Zachary balances finishing his studies in Michigan with his authorial work, advancing his financial career, and leading the fund.
What Zachary Is Working On Now
His focus today is turning a personal tragedy into practical, measurable relief for others:
- Leading the Z-Survivor Fund — as creator and CEO, settling survivors' medical bills directly with providers.
- Authoring Shedding the Light — a memoir of healing and resilience whose net proceeds are donated in full to the Fund.
- Speaking & advocacy — sharing his story with large audiences to advance sobriety awareness, support victims, and drive systemic change.
- Advancing his financial career — already licensed at SIE, Series 66, and Series 7 while completing his degree.
Support This Work
The Fund exists because survivors should not feel the financial burden of their recovery.