Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project)

Women are disproportionately underrepresented in the legislature — we're creating space for them. Our affinity group for women lawmakers, the 19th Collective, intends to serve as a community that empowers women in legislative roles, addresses key issues affecting women, and provides opportunities for professional development. Last week, during the Futures Thinking Forum, the 19th Collective hosted a brunch discussion led by Future Caucus' Board Member Nancy Roman on how to maintain confidence as a woman in a male-dominated industry. We look forward to continuing to provide spaces for young lawmakers to feel a sense of community and be equipped with the tools they need to succeed!

On Wednesday, I joined Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance (FFAA) Co-Chair, Kara Cunzeman, on a panel at the Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) Innovation Fellows Program. As the nation’s largest bipartisan organization for Gen Z and millennial lawmakers, Future Caucus is creating a powerful platform for collaborative governance and innovative policymaking. Following the panel, I was honored to lead their foresight program and saw firsthand how futures thinking can empower our leaders at to bridge partisan divides and address the most pressing challenges facing Americans. This conversation reinforced the vital role a U.S. Office of Foresight could play in driving forward these efforts at every level of government. Layla Zaidane Reed Howard Paige Ferguson LBL Strategies Annika Tammiste Doug Maris Suzette Brooks Masters David Miller Daniel Chenok John M. Kamensky Al Faber Josh Racette #FFAA #USOfficeOfForesight #FutureCaucus #Strategy #foresight

Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance co chairs Kara Cunzeman and Robin Champ shared the benefits of strategic foresight for governance and policy making with young legislators who are part of Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project). We are thrilled that Layla Zaidane and the staff at Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) as well as the young legislators they work with are seeing the value of (1) futures thinking in an era of uncertainty and change and (2) of taking the longer view so policymaking benefits not only today's generations but those who will come after us. All the reasons we see to create a #USOfficeofStrategicForesight apply at the subnational level as well. Perhaps these young legislators will lead the charge for creating state-level Offices of Strategic Foresight and ensuring that state agencies have foresight capacities embedded within. With policymaking at the national level in flux, this capacity is all the more urgent. #strategicforesight #anticipatorygovernance #institutionalizingforesight #government Robin Champ Suzette Brooks Masters Kara Cunzeman Reed Howard Wendy Feliz Elizabeth Clay Roy Ari Wallach Daniel Chenok Cynthia Selin Mike Berkowitz Emily Thielmann Maya Ingram IBM Center for The Business of Government Partnership for Public Service Apolitical Foundation School of International Futures (SOIF) Aditi Juneja Marci Harris Diyana (Ishak) West Cat Zuzarte Tully Ana Rodriguez DeFrates - MSW, JD Heather D. Benoit Kampa

What an incredible evening celebrating the impact young legislators and changemakers are having across the country at this year’s Rising Star Awards! Together, we’re building a stronger democracy and leading a new era of collaborative governance. Young legislators are pushing this mission forward and shaping our future – we’re honored to have had the opportunity to celebrate them last night.

🔥 Democracy jobs 🔥 (a record 31 jobs this week!!) New_ Public Head of External Engagement — remote, $140K-$160K Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) Coordinator, Development — DC (hybrid), $58K-$64K Lumina Foundation Director, Journalism and Digital Strategies — Indianapolis (hybrid), $152K-$180K Generation Citizen Graphic Designer — remote, contract, up to $1.5K All 31 (!!!) jobs in today's Democracy Notes! Link in the comments.

Yesterday, we hosted our second annual Futures Thinking Forum, and asked our 2025-2026 class of Innovation Fellows to do just that – think about the future. Seeing so many young lawmakers gathered in a room, committed to developing policies around Civic Innovation, Criminal Justice, Energy & Environment, and Prenatal-to-Three has us feeling inspired. A better future is possible and these young lawmakers are working to make it a reality!

🔥 Democracy jobs 🔥 (a record 31 jobs this week!!) New_ Public Head of External Engagement — remote, $140K-$160K Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) Coordinator, Development — DC (hybrid), $58K-$64K Lumina Foundation Director, Journalism and Digital Strategies — Indianapolis (hybrid), $152K-$180K Generation Citizen Graphic Designer — remote, contract, up to $1.5K All 31 (!!!) jobs in today's Democracy Notes! Link in the comments.

I am excited to share that I am a 2025-2026 Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) Innovation Fellow! I will be joining the Prenatal-to-Three cohort alongside a bipartisan group of young lawmakers, focused on developing future-oriented policies and solutions. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewvvsN4j

Last month we announced the third annual #DemocracyForum. Today we’re excited to share some of the special guests who will take the stage on Dec. 5, including Ainka Jackson from Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation, Layla Zaidane from Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project), and more. See the full schedule: https://lnkd.in/gZ9qWczH

Celebrating bi-partisan rising government stars from across the country at Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) - including NY’s own Alex Bores!