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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
OUR VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES
FUTURE CAUCUS THEORY OF CHANGE
REBRAND
2023 BY THE NUMBERS
CONNECTING THE FUTURE CAUCUS NETWORK
TRAINING THE FUTURE CAUCUS NETWORK
CATALYZING THE FUTURE CAUCUS NETWORK
AMPLIFYING THE FUTURE CAUCUS NETWORK
REVENUES AND EXPENSES
TEAM AND BOARD
WHERE WE GO FROM HERE
A DECADE OF
SHAPING THE
FUTURE
Since 2013, Future Caucus has served over 1,800
Gen Z and millennial legislators across the country,
activating young leaders to bridge the partisan
divide and transform American politics.

PRESIDENT'S
LETTER
Since our founding in 2013, Future Caucus has built the largest
organization of young lawmakers in the country. As of today, we
have officially served 1,800 legislators, and our network continues
to scale. After 10 years doing this work as Millennial Action
Project, we rebranded to Future Caucus precisely because of
this growing network of millennial — and now Gen Z — elected
officials and the promise of a better future that they represent.
Future Caucus members have a hunger to make our politics
more productive. Our job is to feed this appetite for change.
As new generations step into positions of public trust, they
want to govern effectively. They are the reason I’m hopeful
about our civic culture, and why I’m so excited for the next
10 years of our work together.
I am incredibly proud of what we are accomplishing: connecting
and catalyzing a new generation of policymakers committed to
working across divisions to drive results. In the next decade,
we’ve set an ambitious goal to recruit 50% of all young
lawmakers to build a culture of collaboration in their governing
bodies. We are well on our way to achieving this cultural tipping
point, but getting there will require all of us working together. I
know this community is up for the challenge.
LAYLA ZAIDANE
PRESIDENT & CEO
The best way to defend democracy is to make democracy deliver.
Today’s problems cannot be solved with yesterday’s solutions.
That’s why Future Caucus leaders are vital. They harness a
generational capacity to spark, embrace, and advance new ideas
and new approaches to make our democracy more responsive.
Our legislators see collaboration with colleagues, rather than
conflict with colleagues, as the best path to deliver results for
individuals, families, and communities.
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OUR MISSION
FUTURE CAUCUS HAS AN AUDACIOUS MISSION…
Activate young leaders to bridge the partisan
divide and transform American politics.
FUTURE CAUCUS THEORY OF CHANGE
OUR VISION
A NEW ERA OF COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE
A diverse democracy where the political culture
is grounded in empathy and leaders pursue
innovative policy solutions.
OUR VALUES
LISTEN FIRST
Communicate openly
and respectfully —
make room for
others at the table.
SAY "WE"
There is no “I” in
Future Caucus —
welcome diversity;
it makes us stronger.
BUILD TRUST
Integrity in our
relationships is
fundamental —
be reliable and
follow through.
EMPOWER OTHERS
Be empathetic —
practice transparency
and collaborate openly.
BREAK BARRIERS
Climb it, go through it,
or work around it —
limits are challenges
to overcome.
INNOVATE FREELY
Disruption leads to
creative solutions —
forge a new
path forward.
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OUR NEW
BRAND
In November 2023, as our organization celebrated 10 years of transcending
political polarization, one thing was clear: the mission to build a healthier
democracy is bigger than one single generation. It was time to evolve
Millennial Action Project to a new identity FUTURE CAUCUS.
OUR EVOLUTION IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST A NEW NAME.
Thanks to the many lawmakers, alumni, partners, and donors who weighed in
on our brand identity, we zeroed in on the spirit of what excites our movement
about this work. We further shaped our new brand through comprehensive
market research and robust brand equity analysis. Now, as Future Caucus, we are
positioned to activate millennials, Gen Z, and the generations who follow into a
pipeline of leaders equipped to build a more productive democracy.
Today, our work expands beyond what we could have dreamed at our
founding, and as Future Caucus, we can continue to lean into shaping
what tomorrow holds.
Our new name evokes the hope, promise, and optimism of the lawmakers in our
network. It articulates a shared responsibility for ushering in a better tomorrow.
As a known and trusted brand already used for our Congressional and state
chapters, it’s an elegant way to bring the best of our past into our future.
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2023 BY THE
NUMBERS
1,060
media
mentions
869,000
digital
impressions
1,800+
lawmakers served
since 2013
33
State
Future Caucuses
165
new lawmakers added to the
Future Caucus Network in 2023
New
states:
NY
DE
327 67% 99 209%
lawmakers
increase
Future Summit
engaged in 2023
from 2022
attendees
increase
from 2022
2,378
enacted bipartisan bills
sponsored by young legislators
$3.35M
total
raised
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CONNECTING THE
FUTURE CAUCUS
NETWORK
NEW CHAPTERS
ON THE RISE TOUR
In 2023, Future Caucus embarked on its inaugural “On the Rise” Tour, a roadshow designed
to amplify and unify the voices of young lawmakers across the nation.
Through these conversations, we engaged over 50 Future Caucus members in dialogues
around critical policy areas, including maternal health, workforce development, and
criminal justice reform. This not only showcased the innovative priorities and vibrant
leadership of the next generation, but set the stage for impactful collaboration during the
legislative session.
50+
young legislators
activated
DELAWARE
NEW YORK
33
total active
state chapters
New leadership in: AL PA NC
24 media
hits
MA
CT
FL
5
state
visits
| STATE FUTURE CAUCUS NETWORK | STATE FUTURE CAUCUS NETWORK | STATE FUTURE CAUCUS NETWORK |
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| CONGRESSIONAL FUTURE CAUCUS | CONGRESSIONAL FUTURE CAUCUS | CONGRESSIONAL FUTURE CAUCUS |
With half of Congress beginning their political careers in state legislatures,
Future Caucus plays a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of congressional
leaders. By empowering and uniting young lawmakers at the state level, we’re
not just influencing immediate leadership; we’re cultivating a robust pipeline of
informed, collaborative leaders poised to shape the future on a national scale.
6
members
of the State Future Caucus Network
were sworn into Congress in 2023
“
Anyone who is willing to do work in
a bipartisan way around protecting
our democracy and protecting our
civil rights and liberties is doing really
important work, especially now.
Democracy shouldn’t belong to one
party. It belongs to all of us.”
REP. MAXWELL FROST
Rep. Jasmine Crockett
D-TX
Rep. Kevin Kiley
R-CA
Rep. Mike Lawler
R-NY
For his resolve to address critical,
generational issues and his commitment to
encouraging young Americans to engage in
the civic process, Congressman Maxwell Frost
(D-FL), the first member of Gen Z elected to
Congress, was named the inaugural
Generational Changemaker
Award recipient at the 2023
Rising Star Awards.
CEO Layla Zaidane was
joined by Reps. Sara
Jacobs and Blake Moore
to discuss the goals of
the Congressional Future
Caucus with The Hill.
Rep. Zach Nunn
R-IA
Rep. Delia Ramirez
D-IL
Rep. Emilia Sykes
D-OH
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FUTURE CAUCUS
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
BRIDGING DIFFERENCES
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
TRAINING THE FUTURE
CAUCUS NETWORK
In 2023, Future Caucus launched
a leadership curriculum
specifically tailored to meet
the needs of young legislators.
This suite of training programs
focuses on leadership skills,
mental well-being, and bridgebuilding,
empowering them to
be effective leaders ready to
cultivate bipartisan relationships.
Future Caucus and the Greater Good Science Center
(GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley
partnered to develop an intensive coaching and
professional development cohort with members of
the Oklahoma State Future Caucus. These sessions
were designed to help this bipartisan cohort
develop concrete tools that link skills like legislative
negotiations, committee work, and constituent
communications with deeper competencies of
mindfulness, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and
emotional intelligence.
Future Caucus is dedicated to nurturing the leadership potential of Gen Z and millennial
legislators through a comprehensive array of trainings, workshops, fellowships, and
leadership development experiences. Our programs are intentionally crafted to address the
unique challenges and opportunities encountered by young individuals in elected positions.
Our leadership development curriculum integrates three primary theories:
Emotionally intelligent
leadership
Relationship
leadership
The social change
model of leadership
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
This approach emphasizes the legislator’s development as a leader, the importance of
cultivating relationships for effective leadership, and the acquisition of skills necessary
for leading at all levels to drive positive social change.
Future Caucus partners with organizations across the country to bring resources
and capacity-building opportunities to our legislators.
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FUTURE
SUMMIT
99 legislators 34
Future Summit is the premier opportunity for Gen Z and
millennial lawmakers around the country to connect with
each other, discover future-oriented policy to bring to their
states, and workshop their own legislative solutions with
people in their shoes. In 2023, nearly 100 promising young
legislators came together at Indiana University–Purdue
University Indianapolis for this impactful four-day event.
states
represented
25 speakers
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policy and
leadership
“
Events like Future Summit are an important
reminder that any one legislator who is doing the
hard work of bridge-building is not alone. Other
young people have their back, Future Caucus has
their back, and there are millions more people out
there who want to see them succeed. Our job is
to connect them to those tools, to those people,
and to each other so they might transcend political
polarization and find solutions to the problems
they were elected to resolve.”
LAYLA ZAIDANE
PRESIDENT & CEO, FUTURE CAUCUS
development
FUTURE SUMMIT | FEATURED SESSIONS | FUTURE SUMMIT | FEATURED SESSIONS | FUTURE SUMMIT | FEATURED SESSIONS | FUTURE SUMMIT | FEATURED SESSIONS
sessions
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
This session showcased the urgent need and opportunity to support
public safety, government and personal accountability, and a stronger
economy through improvements to our criminal justice system.
SYSTEMS THINKING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Through interactive discussions and case studies, lawmakers
explored the principles of systems thinking and how it can be
applied to create lasting social change.
AI & THE FUTURE OF WORK
Lawmakers explored the transformative impact of artificial
intelligence on industries and employment and discussed the many
opportunities and challenges presented by AI technologies.
BUILDING THE DEMOCRACY WE DESERVE
Organizations and lawmakers across the country are leading
diverse efforts to shape a more resilient and inclusive democracy.
Lawmakers learned about the many efforts — including in the
realms of journalism, public policy, and culture — that are taking
on this challenge.
BRAND IDENTITY, POSITIONING, & STORYTELLING
In a session centered on cultivating brand
identity, positioning, and storytelling, Julie Jensen
shared her experiences drawn from her tenure
at the helm of the Washington Commanders'
communications and public affairs functions
during the team’s rebrand.
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FUTURE SUMMIT | FEATURED SPEAKERS | FUTURE SUMMIT | FEATURED SPEAKERS | FUTURE SUMMIT | FEATURED SESSIONS | FUTURE SUMMIT | FEATURED SESSIONS
Xander Schultz
Executive Director, The Future US
Julie Jensen
Founder & CEO, Jasper Advisors
PROFILE OF AN EFFECTIVE LAWMAKER
Dr. Ted Johnson
Senior Advisor, New America’s
flagship Us@250 Initiative
Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld
Sr. Fellow, Carnegie Endowment
for International Peace
Rep. Kim Koppleman (Ret.)
Speaker of the House, North Dakota
Holly Wise
Manager, Solutions Journalism
Network
Stan Wilcox
Executive Vice President, Regulatory
Affairs at NCAA
“
I recognized the value of building
camaraderie and relationships and
extended the courtesy of inviting
colleagues to visit our district, and also
visited their districts in order to foster a
deeper understanding.”
Ben Eikey
Manager of State Training and
Development, Levin Center for
Oversight and Democracy
Steven Olikara
Founder, Future Caucus
Amy Dacey
Executive Director, Sine Institute of
Policy & Politics at American University
Rachel Janfaza
Journalist, The Up and Up
Jo Jensen
Co-Founder & President,
Iron Light Labs
REP. CHRISTINA HASWOOD
(D-KS) Age: 28 District: KS-10
Growing up, Representative Christina
Haswood (D-KS) struggled with
poverty, relying on public resources
for housing, school lunches, and tribal
clothing programs. Her upbringing
provided a unique advantage in
understanding the economic struggles
facing many in her generation and
disadvantaged constituents within her
Kansas district.
Born in Lawrence, Kansas following
her parents' relocation from the
Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona,
Haswood’s journey is deeply rooted
in her community. From her early
education to the initial stages of her
college career, Haswood’s continuous
connection to the district, as well as
her heritage, form the bedrock of her
commitment to public service.
Haswood’s entry into politics was
not merely a personal choice but a
response to a collective call from
her community. Encouraged by
former Kansas State Representative
Ponka-We Victors and other women
in the Native American community,
she overcame initial doubt about her
age and limited political experience
to run for office.
“What convinced me was that I
can bring representation to other
Native American and BIPOC [Black,
Indigenous and people of color] folks
in Kansas, that we belong in these
spaces, and if I win or lose, I can still
bring that little bit of inspiration that
once was brought to me,” Haswood
said. “That’s when I decided to throw
my hat in the ring to run for office.”
Read more about Rep. Haswood in the Young Lawmakers’ Storybank.
REP. JENNIFER BACON (D-CO)
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CATALYZING
THE FUTURE CAUCUS
NETWORK
INNOVATION LAB
In September 2023, Future Caucus launched the Innovation Lab, marking a
significant stride toward shaping the trajectory of policy making for years to come.
The Innovation Lab serves as a hub for policy education and bridge-building on
the issues that matter most to the next generation and the future of our
democracy. Future Caucus members now have access to a policy library,
live briefings, on-demand experts, and connections to other
lawmakers working on the issues they care about.
This fills a critical gap state lawmakers face:
where to find unbiased, evidence-based ideas
to solve generational challenges.
Months of exhaustive research—including interviews, focus
groups, and surveys—gave rise to our Innovation Agenda.
Authored by hundreds of Gen Z and millennial legislators,
the Innovation Agenda serves as a roadmap for collaboration
on public policy solutions to confront critical issues.
Strengthening Democracy
Healthcare
Housing
Representatives Ajay Pittman (D-OK), Jennifer Bacon
(D-CO), Daniel Pae (R-OK), and Brandon Woodard (D-KS)
lent their voices to a forward-looking dialogue on how
the Innovation Lab would catalyze progress within their
respective Future Caucus chapters.
Future of Work
Criminal Justice Reform
Energy & Environment
Across its six pillars, the Agenda represents a roadmap for Future Caucus
lawmakers to advocate for a more inclusive, resilient, and equitable future.
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| FUTURE CAUCUS REPORTS | FUTURE CAUCUS REPORTS | FUTURE CAUCUS REPORTS | FUTURE CAUCUS REPORTS |
BEYOND PASSING THE TORCH
Future Caucus, Generation Citizen,
and CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)
collaborated to conduct pioneering,
practitioner-facing research that resulted
in a landscape analysis of 25 civic
organizations. We identified and executed
our research goal of articulating emerging
trends, shared values, and actionable
strategies that work to engage groups
across all stages of the civic life cycle.
Additionally, this study presents pathways
to engaging youth and elders across
generational exchange and collaboration.
2023 YOUNG STATE LEADERSHIP REPORT
The 2023 Young State Leadership Report tracks the power and influence of Gen Z and
millennial lawmakers on legislative outcomes in all 50 US states. Young state legislators
are winning key committee chairmanships and leadership positions, and they’re
outperforming previous generations when it comes to bipartisan policymaking.
25%
of all legislators are
Gen Z or millennials
4%
increase
from 2022
REIMAGINING THE AMERICAN DREAM: VIEWS FROM YOUNG AMERICANS
Future Caucus partnered with the
Sine Institute of Policy and Politics
at American University to answer
the important question of what the
American Dream actually means for
young Americans. This research was
an investment in understanding young Americans’ goals for the future, as well as the
barriers and support they experience as they pursue those goals. The data is important
information for those involved in setting policy and shaping institutions that closely
intersect with young Americans’ lives.
40%
of bipartisan laws
were authored by
young lawmakers
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INNOVATION FELLOWSHIPS
Rooted in the understanding that political polarization presents new and unique obstacles
to modern policymaking, the Innovation Fellowship cultivates the next generation of
national leaders with the skills to build bipartisan coalitions and pass effective legislation.
Through hands-on research, interactive workshops, expert mentorship, and a peer
learning community, the cross-partisan cohort of lawmakers enhances their ability to
craft durable policy solutions that adapt to ever-changing realities.
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP
Featuring experts from:
29 Innovation
Fellows
3
issue
areas
25+ expert
mentors
STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY
INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP
Featuring experts from:
HEALTHCARE INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP
FOCUSING ON MATERNAL HEALTH AND CHILD WELLNESS
Featuring experts from:
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LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS
1,239
bills enacted by members of
the Future Caucus network
COLORADO HB23-1037
Future Caucus members co-sponsored the
bipartisan bill awarding earned time to nonviolent
offenders who complete an accredited higher
education program.
Cosponsored by:
BIPARTISANSHIP
IN ARKANSAS
39
bipartisan bills were
introduced and
passed in Arkansas
INDIANA S.B. 1
This bipartisan bill helps deliver more resources to
community mental health centers and sets up the
988 crisis response hotline for the state of Indiana.
Sen. Julie
Gonzales
Cosponsored by:
Rep. Matthew
Martinez
Rep. Rose
Pugliese
H.B. 1871
The Arkansas CROWN Act
Creating a Respectful and Open
World for Natural Hair adds to
the Arkansas Civil Rights Act of
1993. It addresses race-based hair
discrimination in public K-12 schools
and higher education institutions,
aiming to promote inclusivity,
diversity, and equal treatment for
all individuals, regardless of their
hairstyle or texture.
H.B. 1385
This bill ensures healthcare
providers are properly reimbursed
by the Arkansas Medicaid
program for providing reversible
contraception immediately and
during postpartum.
S.B. 285
This bill provides an exemption for
students who miss school due to
accompanying their parents to vote.
H.B. 1161
This bill improves the lives of young
parents and their children and garnered
unanimous support from both sides of the
aisle, reflecting a commitment to creating
a brighter future for Arkansas youth. The
legislation’s key aspects include excused
absences for parenting mothers and
fathers and expanding reasons for excused
absences related to prenatal and postnatal
care, childcare, and legal appointments
related to pregnancy or parenting. It also
ensures reasonable accommodations
for breastfeeding students, enhancing
accessibility to education.
Sen. Breanne Davis Rep. Jamie Scott Rep. Aaron Pilkington Sen. Clarke Tucker
ALASKA S.B. 119
This bipartisan bill allows the Alaska Department of
Corrections the ability to issue state IDs to inmates
leaving custody who don’t already have one to
support their re-entry process.
OKLAHOMA S.B. 429
This bill permits students enrolled in public school
districts, public charter schools, technology center
schools, and institutions within the Oklahoma State
System of Higher Education to wear tribal regalia
during official graduation ceremonies.
DELAWARE H.B. 142
This legislation explicitly prohibits the use of the
so-called LGBTQ+ "panic" defense in criminal
prosecutions and sentencing. The bill also extends
hate crime protections to include hair texture and
protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and
twists, under the category of race.
Rep. Beau Baird
Cosponsored by:
Sen. Robert Myers
Cosponsored by:
Rep. Daniel Pae
Cosponsored by:
Sen. Kyle
Evans Gay
Sen. Sarah
McBride
Rep. Maureen Bauer
Sen. Löki Tobin
Rep. Arturo
Alonso Sandoval
Rep. Michael
Smith
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AMPLIFYING THE
FUTURE CAUCUS
NETWORK
At the heart of our mission lies the belief that storytelling is an essential tool for increasing
public trust in democracy. By amplifying the impactful work of lawmakers within our Future
Caucus network, we're not just showcasing their achievements; we're fostering transparency,
accountability, and a deeper connection between representatives and the communities
they serve. Through these stories, we bridge the gap between policy and public perception,
illuminating the tangible ways in which
collaboration and effective governance
contribute to a healthier, more functional
democracy. In a time when trust in
institutions and public officials is paramount,
our storytelling emerges as a powerful
antidote, empowering citizens with the
knowledge and confidence to engage
meaningfully in the democratic process.
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MEDIA | PRESS | MEDIA | PRESS | MEDIA | PRESS | MEDIA | PRESS | MEDIA
1,060 media
mentions
94
national media hits covering
Future Caucus members
41
869,000 digital
impressions
133
stories published in The
Young Lawmakers' Storybank
local media hits
covering co-chairs
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RISING
STAR
AWARDS
PROFILE OF AN EFFECTIVE LAWMAKER
REP. DAWSON HOLLE
(R-ND) Age: 19 District: ND-31
Future Caucus held its sixth annual Rising Star Awards
at the Recording Industry of America Association (RIAA)
in Washington, D.C. The ceremony recognized Rising Star
awardees Georgia State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark
(D) and Delaware State Representative Michael F. Smith (R).
The Cherisse Eatmon Collective Impact Award, which recognizes
an outstanding state Future Caucus for their future-focused
leadership and political bridge-building, was presented to the
Vermont Future Caucus for continuously demonstrating their
commitment to cutting across the partisan divide and working
collaboratively on significant criminal justice reform issues.
The state caucus awardees included co-chairs Representatives
Mary-Katherine Stone and Casey Toof and Senator Becca White.
Adam Met, member of
the popular band AJR and
environmentalist, delivered
a keynote address.
State Rep. Dawson Holle made history
in North Dakota when he became the
youngest elected lawmaker in the state’s
history at the age of 18 while still attending
high school. Hailing from Bismarck, Holle
— also a fifth-generation dairy farmer —
seized the opportunity to represent District
31, channeling his passion for dairy farming
into a political journey he has embraced
wholeheartedly.
In his conversations with lawmakers on
drafted legislation around milk sale reform,
Holle faced continued divisions within his own
Republican party, prompting him to reach
across the aisle to North Dakota Democrats.
“I went to the other side of the aisle just to
have a friendly conversation,” Holle recounted.
“They were all gung-ho for it. I’m like, ‘well,
even better, I guess then that works.’ And if I
wouldn’t have had that conversation, I never
would have known what they felt about this.”
Read more about Rep. Holle on the Young
Lawmakers’ Storybank.
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YOUNG LAWMAKERS’
STORYBANK
In an effort to showcase examples of exceptional public leadership among our nation’s
young legislators, Future Caucus launched the Young Lawmakers' Storybank, "which
highlights inspiring examples of how healthy conflict in the political sphere can lead to
powerful solutions. This curated database of stories about young lawmakers governing
effectively provides a playbook for transcending toxic polarization and scaling an
effective approach to problem solving.
“
Civility means that we
figure out where we can
find agreement, and when
we have disagreement,
we disagree better."
REP. DEREK KILMER
“
There’s something
really beautiful about
the collegial nature of
elected chambers."
SEN. ALEXIS CALATAYUD
FUTURE'S FRONTLINE
Future’s Frontline Tour Spotlights
Collaborative Leadership Among
Young Florida Legislators
70%
of Gen Z and
millennials believe
climate should be a
top priority
PROFILE OF EFFECTIVE LAWMAKERS
Building Civic Bridges with
Rep Derek Kilmer
POLICY IMPACTS
Creating a Greener Future:
Young Lawmakers’ Bipartisan
Solutions to Climate Change
BEYOND THE BUBBLE
A New Era in Mississippi
Politics: The Blackmon
Brothers’ Ascent
“
I believe we can always
find common ground."
REP. LAWRENCE BLACKMON
“
I truly believe in the
long-term future of our
state and future generations."
REP. ASHLEY CARRICK
PROFILE OF EFFECTIVE LAWMAKERS
Breaking Silos in Alaska with
Rep. Ashley Carrick
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FUTURE CAUCUS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
By sharing success stories from the Future Caucus network, we can influence the public
discourse and shape the collective sense of what’s possible in our politics. In 2023, we
spoke to diverse audiences about what they can learn from young lawmakers—and how
young lawmakers can help them imagine and achieve a better future.
South By Southwest (SXSW):
Redefining Collaboration
Clinton Global Initiative:
Commitment to Community
Organizing
FORTUNE Most Powerful Women: Next Gen
Aspen VisionXChange 2023
Conference: This is What Civic
Imagination Looks Like
American Democracy Summit
NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION: DISAGREE BETTER CONVENING
In September 2023, the National Governors Association (NGA) welcomed bipartisan
governors, national experts, and students to Manchester, New Hampshire to tackle the
issue of polarization in America. The event marked the kickoff to NGA President and Utah
Gov. Spencer Cox’s “Disagree Better” initiative.
Future Caucus partnered with NGA on this yearlong initiative and joined the Manchester
convening in order to share tools, tactics, and ideas for governors to promote healthier
political discourse and unity. Layla Zaidane amplified the work of the Future Caucus
network to key leaders including Maine Governor Janet Mills, New Jersey Governor Phil
Murphy, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, and Vermont Governor Phil Scott.
APHA Conference: Advancing
health equity: Connecting
through values to build a
broader coalition for change
The Nantucket Project
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FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
REVENUE
$3.35M
Individual Investors
Institutional Investors (Grants)
Corporate Investors
Board Investors
$216,150 (6.4%)
$2,816,000 (84%)
$193,000 (5.8%)
$16,250 (0.5%)
EXPENSES
Other
Programming & Services
Administration
Development
5.8%
14.4%
9.8%
6.4%
$113,119 (3.3%)
$1,706,685 (75.8%)
$323,622 (14.4%)
$220,690 (9.8%)
YOUNG
LEADERS
COUNCIL
The Young Leaders Council (YLC)
is a group of next-generation
leaders dedicated to ushering
in an era of more effective
governance. Serving as Future
Caucus' inner circle, the YLC
provides advice, fundraising
support, strategic counsel, and
valuable network connections to
enhance the organization's
growth and reach.
PRESIDENT'S
CIRCLE
In 2023, Future Caucus launched the
President’s Circle — an opportunity
for corporate sponsors and other
organizations to advance Future Caucus’
audacious mission. Members will have
the opportunity to attend exclusive
events throughout the year, gain access
to insights about young lawmakers,
and build valuable relationships with
policymakers and corporate peers.
75.8%
84%
For more information or to join the President’s Circle or the Young Leaders Council,
please contact rochelle@futurecaucus.org
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TEAM
ADVISORY BOARD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Nekkita Beans
Leadership Programs Manager
Lizzie Brown
Special Assistant to the CEO
Isaiah Burroughs
Strengthening Democracy
Graduate Fellow
Rochelle Colburn
Chief Operating Officer
Ashley Davis
Maternal Health Graduate
Fellow
Paige Ferguson
Policy Innovation Lab Director
Reed Howard
Chief Strategy & Public
Affairs Officer
Galilea Martinez
Membership Manager
Brandon Mitchell
Chief Impact Officer
Elizabeth Rosen
Director, Communications
Bowden Saunders
Director, HR and Finance
Maloreigh Todd
Associate Director,
Public Affairs
Hon. Olympia Snowe
Former U.S. Senator
of Maine
Hon. Bill Bradley
Former U.S. Senator
of New Jersey
Aneesh Chopra
Former U.S. Chief
Technology Officer
Thione Niang
Founder and CEO,
Give1Project
Adam Met
Founder and Executive
Director, Planet
Reimagined
Kari Dunn Saratovsky
Founder and Principal,
KDS Impact Strategies
Ambassador Donald Gips
Principal, Albright
Stonebridge Group
Former U.S. Ambassador
to South Africa
Dr. Peter Levine
Associate Dean of
Academic Affairs, Tufts
University’s Tisch College
of Civic Life
Dr. Jeremi Suri
Mack Brown Professor
of Global Leadership,
University of Texas - Austin
Nick Maschari
Senior VP, Mission North
David Burd
Heidrick & Struggles
Jose Felix Diaz
Former State Representative
of Florida
Ellen Kim
Interim CFO and Strategic
Finance Executive, Turnaround
Advisor
Maryfrances Metrick
Founder, M Metrick Advisory
David Rokeach
VP of Enterprise AI, Scale AI
Liliana Gilster
Energy and Environment
Graduate Fellow
Natalie Heald
Membership Manager
Kelli Herrick
Director of Talent Strategy
Blaine Volpe
Senior Director, Membership
Garrett Wyatt
Digital Content Manager
Layla Zaidane
President and CEO
Hon. Barbara Lawton
43rd Lieutenant
Governor of Wisconsin
Hon. Carlos Curbelo
Former U.S.
Representative of
Florida
Shawn PM Golhar
Managing Director and
Head of Public Policy
Research, Barclays
Nancy Roman
President and CEO, Partnership
for Healthier America
Laurie Schultz Heim
Former Director of
Congressional Relations,
U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP)
Hon. Chris Gibson
Former U.S.
Representative of
New York
Erica Williams
Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Layla Zaidane
President and CEO, Future
Caucus
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WHERE WE GO
FROM HERE
We have ambitious goals.
Onward.
Our next steps will empower more young elected leaders to govern
collaboratively, harness their collective energy to wield their very
real political power, and turbo-charge the incentive structure that
encourages elected officials to forge relationships and solutions
across divides.
Over the next five years, we’ll scale the Future Caucus network to
reach more than 50% of all state legislators under the age of 45, with
a goal of recruiting 1,000 new lawmakers into our network.
Second, we all know the future is uncertain. We need our governing
bodies to not just be functional — they must be ready and able to
lean into emerging opportunities, anticipate threats, and navigate
disruption. We want to help Future Caucus members take urgently
needed action on gridlocked issues like energy and the environment
and respond nimbly to emerging threats and opportunities around AI.
Our Innovation Lab is an important first step in catalyzing that action.
Finally, we will do more to amplify these remarkable young leaders in
order to restore trust in democracy. Our goal is to tell 10,000 stories
of Future Caucus — as individuals and as a collective movement — to
their constituents, especially to the 67% of America More in Common
dubbed "the Exhausted Majority."
Thank you for your support building this future.
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www.futurecaucus.org