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<strong>2021</strong> IMPACT REPORT


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4 Letter from the President<br />

6 Meet the Team<br />

8 Our Year at a Glance<br />

10 Congressional Future Caucus<br />

14 State Future Caucus Network<br />

18 Signature Events<br />

22 Policy & Outreach<br />

24 National Storytelling<br />

TABLE OF<br />

CONTENTS<br />

26 Making Waves<br />

28 Organizational Development<br />

29 Financial Highlights<br />

30 Theory of Change<br />

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LETTER FROM<br />

Dear <strong>MAP</strong> Supporter,<br />

At the start of last year, our country was at a fork in the road.<br />

We glimpsed what happens when deep, toxic polarization goes unchecked, and<br />

understood the threat that these forces pose to the future of our democracy. But <strong>2021</strong><br />

showed us that we have a choice about what happens next.<br />

We can choose to give up on the very idea of America — the idea that our diversity is a<br />

source of strength. On this path, we admit that our differences are too far apart to ever<br />

reconcile, and that the systemic incentives that sustain and exacerbate those differences are<br />

too great to correct. We give up trying to form a more perfect union.<br />

Or, we can choose to heed the warning signs that our democracy is fragile, but it’s worth fighting<br />

for. <strong>MAP</strong> and the young legislators in our Future Caucus network chose this path: instead of<br />

allowing inertia and political convenience to govern their actions, they looked for ways to buck the<br />

system and do things differently. They demonstrated inclusive problem-solving by building authentic<br />

relationships across lines of political difference. They embodied the spirit of a diverse democracy by<br />

assembling coalitions to work on kitchen table issues faced by their communities. And in the end, they<br />

showed the incredible resiliency, creativity, and collaboration possible among our elected leaders.<br />

The next generation of policymakers is proving that our democracy’s best days are ahead of us.<br />

Take <strong>MAP</strong>’s Congressional Future Caucus, who in January decided to renew their commitment to a set of core<br />

principles in order to enable effective cross-partisan dialogue, debate, and action. These guidelines served as the<br />

foundation for the 274 pieces of bipartisan legislation introduced in <strong>2021</strong> by Future Caucus members in Congress.<br />

Or, look to the young lawmakers in Connecticut, who launched a Future Caucus in early February— marking the 31st<br />

state to join <strong>MAP</strong>’s network. These state legislators committed to overcoming polarization during a time when crossparty<br />

collaboration seemed impossible.<br />

The appetite for connection only grew throughout <strong>2021</strong>: <strong>MAP</strong>’s bipartisan network increased to over 1,600 young<br />

legislators; we hosted our biggest Future Summit to date; and we hired six new full time staff members. The result<br />

of such growth is a dedicated movement — a dynamic network of changemakers with a shared vision for a more<br />

empathetic, innovative democracy.<br />

That vision came to life through the many policy ideas our legislators advanced. Legislators collaborated on renewable<br />

energy solutions, inspired by a <strong>MAP</strong> report revealing the once-in-a-generation opportunity that microgrids present.<br />

Young elected leaders successfully championed justice reform in Wisconsin, Colorado, Oregon, Illinois, Oklahoma, and<br />

Louisiana. And policymakers across the political spectrum came together in public and private forums to learn about<br />

ways to strengthen our democracy and improve voters’ trust in our electoral systems.<br />

We are so proud of what we have accomplished together. <strong>2021</strong> proved once again that young people have the power<br />

to affect positive change, and that the next generation of lawmakers can work together to solve our nation’s urgent<br />

issues. By investing in young leaders and continuing to build the <strong>MAP</strong> movement, I believe we can bring transformative<br />

change to our Congress, states, and communities. Together, we can continue to transform our politics by redefining<br />

what leadership looks like in this country.<br />

Thank you for being an indispensable part of <strong>MAP</strong>’s mission. My first eight months as President & CEO were marked<br />

by a tremendous appreciation for each of you, and the ways you elevate this movement. Our work is only possible with<br />

leaders, advisors, volunteers, funders, and supporters like you — and we are honored to have you with us on this journey.<br />

Onward,<br />

Layla Zaidane<br />

President & CEO<br />

THE PRESI<br />

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MEET<br />

THE TEAM<br />

MISSION<br />

Millennial Action Project has an audacious mission: activate young leaders to<br />

bridge the partisan divide and transform American politics. Our generation has<br />

a unique opportunity to forge a new path and lead our nation into the future,<br />

which is why <strong>MAP</strong> is committed to activating our nation’s youngest generation of<br />

leaders and lawmakers.<br />

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Layla Zaidane<br />

President & CEO<br />

Rochelle Colburn<br />

Chief Operating Officer<br />

Stacy Lewis<br />

Senior Director of External Affairs<br />

Claire Meneer<br />

Director of Operations<br />

Amy Eastman<br />

Director of Development<br />

Joe Greaney<br />

Associate Director of<br />

Policy and Outreach<br />

Lani Bohm<br />

Senior Manager of Communication<br />

& Digital Strategy<br />

Blaine Volpe<br />

Senior Manager,<br />

State Caucus Network<br />

Kate Griesemer<br />

Senior Manager,<br />

State Caucus Network<br />

Murphy Walsh<br />

Senior Policy Coordinator<br />

Alexa Whaley<br />

Media Coordinator<br />

Hannah Ryans<br />

Assistant to the CEO and Special<br />

Projects Coordinator<br />

Sam Sherwood<br />

Policy Coordinator<br />

BOARD OF ADVISORS<br />

The Honorable Olympia Snowe<br />

Former U.S. Senator of Maine<br />

The Honorable Bill Bradley<br />

Former U.S. Senator of New Jersey<br />

The Honorable Jon Huntsman, Jr.<br />

16th Governor of Utah<br />

Former U.S. Ambassador to China<br />

The Honorable Aneesh Chopra<br />

Former U.S. Chief Technology<br />

Officer<br />

The Honorable Barbara Lawton<br />

43rd Lieutenant Governor of<br />

Wisconsin<br />

Congressman Carlos Curbelo<br />

Former U.S. Representative, FL-24<br />

Congressman Chris Gibson<br />

Former U.S. Representative, NY-19<br />

Ambassador Donald Gips<br />

Albright Stonebridge Group<br />

Former U.S. Ambassador to South<br />

Africa<br />

Dr. Jeremi Suri<br />

University of Texas-Austin<br />

Dr. Peter Levine<br />

Center for Information &<br />

Research on Civic Learning and<br />

Engagement, Tufts University<br />

Shawn Golhar<br />

Barclays<br />

Kari Dunn Saratovsky<br />

Third Plateau Social <strong>Impact</strong><br />

Strategies<br />

Thione Niang<br />

Give1Project<br />

EMERITUS ADVISORS<br />

The Honorable Jennifer M.<br />

Granholm<br />

47th Governor of Michigan<br />

BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

Nick Maschari<br />

Mission North<br />

Shane Bateman<br />

Murmuration<br />

David Burd<br />

Heidrick & Struggles<br />

Laurie Schultz Heim<br />

U.S. Intitute of Peace (Ret.)<br />

Ellen Kim<br />

Turnaround Advisor<br />

Maryfrances Metrick<br />

M Metrick Advisory<br />

David Rokeach<br />

Boston Consulting Group<br />

Nancy Roman<br />

Partnership for Healthier America<br />

Erica Williams<br />

Kirkland & Ellis<br />

Rachel Pearson<br />

Pearson & Associates<br />

Layla Zaidane<br />

President & CEO, <strong>MAP</strong><br />

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OUR YEAR AT<br />

A GLANCE<br />

1600+<br />

Legislators engaged<br />

1<br />

New<br />

State<br />

Future<br />

Caucus<br />

launched<br />

3 1<br />

State Future<br />

Caucuses<br />

1 5<br />

Policy<br />

products<br />

released<br />

6<br />

State<br />

legislators<br />

awarded in<br />

the 4th annual<br />

Rising Star<br />

Awards<br />

2 7<br />

Bipartisan convenings<br />

with legislators and<br />

staffers held<br />

133%<br />

Increase in<br />

press hits<br />

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274<br />

Pieces of bipartisan<br />

congressional legislation were<br />

introduced by CFC members<br />

33%<br />

Increase in<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> program<br />

participants<br />

36<br />

Pieces of bipartisan<br />

congressional<br />

legislation introduced<br />

by CFC members<br />

passed the house<br />

7 9<br />

State<br />

legislators<br />

at <strong>MAP</strong>’s<br />

5th annual<br />

Future<br />

Summit<br />

6<br />

New <strong>MAP</strong><br />

staff roles<br />

created and<br />

filled<br />

87.6<br />

MILLION<br />

Americans are<br />

represented in<br />

Congress by<br />

Millennials<br />

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CONGRESSIONAL<br />

FUTURE<br />

CAUCUS<br />

The Congressional Future Caucus (CFC) is our nation’s first and only bipartisan caucus for young members<br />

of Congress. The Caucus brings young members together across partisan lines to practice empathetic<br />

leadership, identify cross-partisan opportunities, and make constructive governance a norm in Congress.<br />

In the face of unprecedented challenges to civility and a productive working environment in Congress,<br />

members of the CFC continued to buckle down and prioritize solution to hyper-partisanship. Members<br />

of the CFC rallied around continuing to aggressively fight the pandemic and account for its impact on<br />

American society such as public wellbeing, the changing definition of work, supply-chain challenges, and<br />

more. Beyond COVID-19, CFC members formally agreed to hold themselves accountable to a standard<br />

of trust — pledging to cooperate, respect, and show compassion for one another — to help them build<br />

stronger working relationships.<br />

<strong>2021</strong> CFC CO-CHAIRS<br />

“<br />

Millennials are severely underrepresented in federally elected positions.<br />

Millennials are the future, and it is imperative that we have legislators<br />

who are equipped to represent the challenges and priorities specific to<br />

this generation. The Congressional Future Caucus is the beating heart<br />

of this effort, and I am proud to serve as Co-Chair of such a forwardthinking,<br />

constructive, and productive group.<br />

— Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01), <strong>2021</strong> Congressional Future Caucus Co-Chair<br />

As one of the youngest Members of Congress, I am working every day<br />

to make government more responsive to the concerns of millennials<br />

and young people. I’m proud to serve as the Democratic Co-Chair<br />

of the Congressional Future Caucus to do just that – focusing on the<br />

issues that uniquely affect young Americans and ones that younger<br />

generations, regardless of political party, have rallied around.<br />

— Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), <strong>2021</strong> Congressional Future Caucus Co-Chair<br />

Rep. Blake Moore<br />

(R-UT-01)<br />

Rep. Sara Jacobs<br />

(D-CA-53)<br />

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CFC EVENTS<br />

GENERATION ROUNDTABLE FORUM<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> partnered with BridgeUSA to present<br />

the Generation Roundtable Forum.<br />

Two of our Emeritus CFC Co-Chairs,<br />

Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy<br />

(D-FL-07) and Former Congressman<br />

Carlos Curbelo (R-FL-26), discussed<br />

climate change, economic mobility, and<br />

democracy reform.<br />

CFC<br />

BY THE<br />

NUMBERS<br />

31 M<br />

Americans<br />

represented by CFC<br />

members<br />

274<br />

Pieces of bipartisan<br />

congressional<br />

legislation introduced<br />

by CFC members<br />

AMERICAN DREAM BRIEFING & ROUNDTABLE: MILLENNIAL AND<br />

GEN Z PERSPECTIVES<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> also convened members of Congress and senior staffers for a briefing<br />

and roundtable discussion with pollster and media personality Kristen Soltis<br />

Anderson and the Walton Family Foundation. The event explored recent<br />

research into young Americans’ political and social attitudes and reflected on<br />

the unique duties of young members of Congress.<br />

41<br />

CFC Members<br />

36<br />

Pieces of bipartisan<br />

congressional<br />

legislation introduced<br />

by CFC members<br />

passed the house<br />

4<br />

Caucus Covenings<br />

CFC CONVENES TO ADDRESS EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, NATIONAL<br />

SECURITY, AND THE RULE OF LAW<br />

The CFC convened over dinner to discuss emerging technology and<br />

national security. Three Members of Congress joined us: Rep. Blake Moore,<br />

Rep. Sara Jacobs, and Rep. Victoria Spartz. We brought in experts on the<br />

topic, including representatives from the Center for Security and Emerging<br />

Technologies, the RAND Corporation, R Street Institute, and the Library of<br />

Congress to drive the conversation on where the US stands, the challenges<br />

we face, and where we’re heading. Young people have a unique advantage in<br />

solving our country’s greatest technological and security challenges, and this<br />

group is at the forefront.<br />

2<br />

Pieces of<br />

legislation<br />

signed into law<br />

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LEGISLATIVE IMPACT:<br />

H.R. 1502: THE MICROLOAN IMPROVEMENT ACT OF <strong>2021</strong><br />

This bill, introduced by Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ-3) and cosponsored<br />

by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-2), modifies the<br />

Small Business Administration’s microloan program to provide<br />

more opportunities for flexible lines of credit to qualified<br />

small businesses with an emphasis on providing support to<br />

underserved communities and states.<br />

H.R. 4055: AMERICAN CYBERSECURITY LITERACY ACT<br />

To address the critical need of expanding awareness and<br />

disseminating cybersecurity best practices, this bipartisan<br />

bill from Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL-16) directs the National<br />

Telecommunications and Information Administration to<br />

conduct a cybersecurity literacy campaign with the goal of<br />

reducing risk to individuals, businesses, and communities alike.<br />

H.R. 3283: TO REPEAL THE JOINT RESOLUTION<br />

This effort, spearheaded by Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI-3),<br />

repeals a never-invoked, longstanding resolution that<br />

provided for the use of certain funds for military and<br />

other purposes in the Middle East. With significant<br />

bipartisan support, particularly among young<br />

legislators and members of the Future Caucus, this<br />

bill signifies an effort to turn a new page in American<br />

foreign policy and military engagements overseas,<br />

and represents an important step in establishing<br />

a new generation of congressional oversight of<br />

spending and military priorities.<br />

H.R. 1693: EQUAL ACT<br />

This important bipartisan bill introduced by Rep.<br />

Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-8) eliminates the sentencing<br />

disparity between drug offenses involving crack<br />

cocaine and powder cocaine. With significant<br />

bipartisan support, this bill marks a critical step<br />

towards eliminating racialized disparities in the<br />

criminal justice system.<br />

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MILLENNIAL ACTION STAFF ASSOCIATION<br />

Since its launch in 2019, the Millennial Action Staff Association (MASA) has been a space<br />

for CFC staffers to build relationships across party lines, learn from their peers and outside<br />

experts, and cultivate a connection between offices.<br />

270+<br />

Members in MASA<br />

11<br />

Legislative digests<br />

developed and delivered<br />

6<br />

Convenings to discuss topics such as<br />

COVID-19, D.C. statehood, data privacy,<br />

and artificial intelligence<br />

Elizabeth Barczak<br />

Legislative Counsel, Rep.<br />

Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH)<br />

Sammi Goldsmith<br />

Legislative Assistant, Rep.<br />

Haley Stevens (D-MI)<br />

Devon Murphy<br />

Military Legislative Assistant,<br />

Rep. Blake Moore<br />

(R-UT)<br />

Jordan Nasif<br />

Legislative Correspondent,<br />

Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA)<br />

“<br />

I’m proud to have been a Co-Chair of the Millennial Action Staff<br />

Association during <strong>2021</strong>. Whether digging into policy discussions,<br />

attending a professional development session, or just getting<br />

together for a happy hour, MASA is a place to come together<br />

in bipartisan groups to get to know one another and form the<br />

relationships that help us do the real work of Congress: building<br />

consensus around solutions.<br />

— Devon Murphy, Senior Defense Policy Advisor, Rep. Blake Moore<br />

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STATE<br />

FUTURE<br />

CAUCUS<br />

NETWORK<br />

In <strong>2021</strong>, the State Future Caucus Network<br />

(SFCN) grew to encompass 31 states, and<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> staff adopted a hybrid online and<br />

in-person approach to build and maintain<br />

relationships with Future Caucuses and<br />

individual legislators. Even under challenging<br />

political conditions and amid the ongoing<br />

pandemic, <strong>MAP</strong> was able to adapt strategy<br />

and programming to uplift young legislators<br />

who are committed to transcending party lines.<br />

In addition to the 31 Future Caucuses that<br />

have launched in states across the country,<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> strives to directly support more<br />

than 1,600 young legislators with policy<br />

resources, opportunities to connect with<br />

experts and one another, and professional<br />

trainings. Legislative highlights from Future<br />

Caucuses during the past year include<br />

innovative policy solutions to address critical<br />

issues such as democracy reform, dignity<br />

for incarcerated women, access to affordable<br />

higher education, support for first time home<br />

buyers, and talent retention. <strong>MAP</strong> is inspired<br />

to see how SFCN members joined together to<br />

put policy over party during this difficult time,<br />

and we look forward to continuing this work.<br />

Young state<br />

Attendees at SFCN<br />

1600+ 400+ 31<br />

legislators engaged<br />

webinars hosted by <strong>MAP</strong><br />

State Future<br />

Caucuses<br />

State legislators awarded<br />

Quarterly Network newsletters<br />

Virtual<br />

17 6 4<br />

NEW<br />

in the fourth annual Rising<br />

delivered to the young state<br />

Convenings<br />

Star Awards<br />

legislators in the Network<br />

Future<br />

Caucus<br />

launched<br />

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NEW CAUCUS: CONNECTICUT<br />

In March <strong>2021</strong>, we launched and celebrated a major<br />

milestone for the SFCN: the 31st State Future Caucus.<br />

The Connecticut Future Caucus is led by bipartisan<br />

co-chairs: Rep. Devin Carney (R) and Rep. John-Michael<br />

Parker (D); and vice-chairs: Sen. Paul Cicarella (R) and<br />

Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D).<br />

In October, the Caucus<br />

took part in a monthly<br />

conversation series<br />

hosted by the Hartford<br />

Young Professionals<br />

& Entrepreneurs Civic<br />

Engagement Committee.<br />

These young legislators<br />

discussed actions the Future<br />

Caucus is taking to help<br />

young business leaders<br />

thrive in Connecticut and<br />

to represent young people<br />

across the political spectrum.<br />

CONNECTICUT FUTURE<br />

CAUCUS POLICY<br />

PRIORITIES:<br />

Climate<br />

Education<br />

Community<br />

Development<br />

Civic<br />

Engagement<br />

I’m thrilled for this opportunity to help lead Connecticut’s<br />

“<br />

new Future Caucus and to work with my colleagues across<br />

the aisle on critical issues facing future generations. Whether<br />

in our communities or in the legislature, there’s so much more<br />

that we agree on than the typical political narratives would<br />

suggest—and that’s where we’ll come up with the creative<br />

approaches to solve our biggest challenges. From climate to<br />

education to community development, we’ve got to bring<br />

new energy and new ideas to the entrenched issues hanging<br />

over all of our futures, and I can’t wait to work with the<br />

members of this bipartisan caucus to encourage expanded<br />

civic engagement and help move Connecticut forward.<br />

— Connecticut State Rep. John-Michael Parker<br />

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PASSING THE<br />

T O R C H<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> helped recruit,<br />

announce, and onboard new<br />

and returning Future Caucus<br />

leaders in key states in <strong>2021</strong><br />

ARKANSAS<br />

Representatives Aaron Pilkington (R-69) and Jamie Scott (D-37)<br />

ILLINOIS<br />

Representatives Barbara Hernandez (D-83) and David Welter (R-75)<br />

KANSAS<br />

Representatives Tory Marie Arnberger-Blew (R-112), Rui Xu (D-25),<br />

Brandon Woodard (D-30), and Nick Hoheisel (R-97)<br />

LOUISIANA<br />

Representatives Jason Hughes (D-100) and Thomas Pressly (R-6)<br />

OKLAHOMA<br />

Senator Carri Hicks (D-40), Senator John Michael Montgomery (R-32),<br />

Representative Ajay Pittman (D-99), and Representative Judd Strom (R-10)<br />

TENNESSEE<br />

Representative Michael Curcio (R-69) and Senator Raumesh Akbari (D-29)<br />

Sen. Akbari and Rep. Curcio appeared on WKRN News 2 TV to discuss<br />

their efforts working together — across the aisle — on issues such as<br />

criminal justice reform and education, putting their constituents and<br />

state above party.<br />

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LEGISLATIVE IMPACT<br />

ARKANSAS HB1793<br />

Arkansas Future Caucus pursues justice within<br />

correctional and detention facilities<br />

This bipartisan bill, sponsored by Arkansas Future<br />

Caucus Co-chairs Reps. Scott (D) and Pilkington (R),<br />

requires correctional and detention facilities to establish<br />

a policy to offer mammograms to and consultations to<br />

females of certain ages.<br />

COLORADO HB21-1315<br />

Criminal Justice Reform Advisory Council members reform court fines and fees<br />

Reps. Leslie Herod (D) and Matt Soper (R) worked to remove several administrative fees, costs, and surcharges paid<br />

by juveniles, parents, or guardians in juvenile detention cases. Costs removed include those for juveniles’ medical care,<br />

fees for applying for court counsel, and costs of prosecution.<br />

CONNECTICUT SB975<br />

Connecticut Future Caucus members strengthen the rights of long-term care residents<br />

This bipartisan bill strengthens rights of long-term care residents and authorizes use of<br />

resident technology. This bill has been signed into law by the Governor!<br />

Building relationships across the aisle is vital in order to be a more effective<br />

legislator in Hartford. I am pleased that as chair of the Aging Committee and<br />

a member of the Connecticut Future Caucus, we were able to leverage those<br />

relationships to secure strong bipartisan support for the measures we brought to<br />

the House floor impacting state seniors. I am grateful to <strong>MAP</strong> for their continued<br />

support and work connecting and uplifting young legislators like me.<br />

— Connecticut State Rep. Quentin “Q” Phipps<br />

ILLINOIS HB3317<br />

Illinois Future Caucus creates a Domestic Violence Task Force<br />

Reps. Barbara Hernandez (D) and David Welter (R) drove forward legislation which creates the Domestic Violence Task<br />

Force to establish a consistent, uniform statewide system to protect victims and survivors of domestic violence, while<br />

holding offenders accountable.<br />

KANSAS HB2187<br />

Kansas Future Caucus endorses first-time home buyers savings account act<br />

On May 18th, Governor Laura Kelly signed into law HB 2187 — endorsed and sponsored by the Kansas Future Caucus<br />

— which enacted the first-time home buyer savings account act.<br />

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SIGNATURE<br />

EVENTS<br />

5 TH ANNUAL FUTURE SUMMIT<br />

On July 29-30, <strong>2021</strong> Millennial Action Project hosted its fifth annual<br />

Future Summit. <strong>MAP</strong> hosted the event virtually, which allowed a diverse<br />

group of speakers to get involved and more legislators than ever to<br />

attend. A bipartisan group of 79 state legislators from 36 states and<br />

one territory convened to hear from expert speakers, participate in<br />

bridge-building breakout sessions, and evaluate tactics to foster a more<br />

collaborative governing culture in their statehouses. The Future Summit<br />

serves as an invaluable opportunity for these elected officials to convene<br />

around issues that impact America’s present and future.<br />

415k+<br />

#<strong>2021</strong>FutureSummit<br />

Digital impressions<br />

79<br />

Record legislators in<br />

attendance<br />

37<br />

Record states and<br />

territories represented<br />

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut,<br />

Florida, Georgia, Hawai’i, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,<br />

Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana,<br />

Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina,<br />

Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee,<br />

Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Guam<br />

Future Summit provides a real opportunity<br />

to connect with legislative colleagues<br />

from across the country, discussing<br />

bipartisanship, important policies issues,<br />

and the need to work together to solve<br />

today’s challenges.<br />

— Asm. Michael Lawler (R-NY)<br />

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POLICY PRIORITIES<br />

STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRACY<br />

Emerging Civic Technologies & the Future of American Elections<br />

SKILLS, START-UPS, AND SUPPLY<br />

Catalyzing Innovation and Expanding Opportunity in your Communities<br />

PREVENTING A LOST FUTURE<br />

Leveraging Pandemic Momentum in Criminal Justice Reform<br />

A NEW FORECAST<br />

Responding to Changing Energy Dynamics for a More Resilient Future<br />

FEATURING WHITE HOUSE<br />

OFFICIALS AND SNAPCHAT<br />

CEO, EVAN SPIEGEL<br />

Future Summit kicked off<br />

with the Aspen Institute’s<br />

Better Arguments Project,<br />

holding a workshop on<br />

taking winning off the table to have more<br />

productive conversations.<br />

President and CEO of Millennial Action Project,<br />

Layla Zaidane, sat down for a fireside chat with<br />

Evan Spiegel, Co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc.<br />

Legislators tuned in for a morning plenary<br />

address from White House officials Julie Chávez<br />

Rodriguez, Director of Intergovernmental<br />

Affairs, and Gabe Uy, Associate Director of<br />

Intergovernmental Affairs.<br />

*This event was not sponsored by the White House.<br />

The Future Summit was an amazing venue to engage<br />

with legislators across the aisle and across the<br />

country about the greatest challenges facing our<br />

generation. The event offered solutions focused<br />

discussions and strategies to build a path out of this<br />

period of partisan division.<br />

— Rep. David LeBoeuf (D-MA)<br />

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<strong>2021</strong> RISING STAR AWARDS<br />

The Rising Star Award highlights<br />

young leaders — one Republican<br />

and one Democrat — and their<br />

contributions to the State Future<br />

Caucus Network (SFCN) over<br />

the last year. It aims to celebrate<br />

SFCN members who embody<br />

<strong>MAP</strong>’s vision of transcending<br />

political division. The Rising<br />

Star Award honors leaders who<br />

take initiative in shepherding<br />

bipartisan legislation that<br />

addresses priority issues in<br />

today’s political climate.<br />

RISING STARS<br />

State Representative<br />

Devin Carney (R-CT)<br />

State Representative<br />

Jamie Scott (D-AR)<br />

I am honored to be chosen by the Millennial Action Project and I love that we share the same mission<br />

to find common ground with our adversaries. In my service to the Arkansas legislature and as a young<br />

woman of color, I have led by example to build relationships across party and demographic aisles to<br />

wage inclusive efforts to pass meaningful legislation. I believe our generation needs to be the change<br />

we have been waiting on. Our generation owes a great debt to the ones that came before us. I cannot<br />

think of a better way to repay that obligation than by working across partisan and racial divides to<br />

solve the great challenges of the 21st century. It is time to reunite these great states of America.<br />

— Rep. Jamie Scott<br />

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CHERISSE EATMON COLLECTIVE IMPACT AWARD:<br />

KANSAS<br />

For four years, Cherisse Eatmon brought tenacity, grace, and leadership to <strong>MAP</strong><br />

as our State Future Caucus Network Director. We mourn her unexpected passing<br />

in 2020, and continue to honor her legacy through presenting the second annual<br />

Cherisse Eatmon Collective <strong>Impact</strong> Award.<br />

The Cherisse Eatmon Collective <strong>Impact</strong> Award recognizes an outstanding state<br />

caucus for their future-focused leadership and political bridge-building. <strong>MAP</strong><br />

proudly presented the award to the Kansas Future Caucus, which is led by Kansas<br />

State Representatives:<br />

Rep. Tory Marie<br />

Arnberger-Blew (R)<br />

Rep. Rui<br />

Xu (D)<br />

Rep. Nick<br />

Hoheisel (R)<br />

Rep. Brandon<br />

Woodard (D)<br />

NEW<br />

Future Caucus bill<br />

passed<br />

SERVE TOGETHER: NATIONAL WEEK<br />

OF POST-PARTISAN ACTION<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> created a National Week of Post-Partisan Action (NWPA) in 2020. The<br />

annual week of action provides a venue for young leaders of all stripes — from<br />

congresspeople to state legislators to active citizens — to model good-faith<br />

conversations and promote a new post-partisan political culture.<br />

The second annual National Week of Post-Partisan Action was held March 15-<br />

19, <strong>2021</strong>. Over five days, <strong>MAP</strong>’s network of young lawmakers demonstrated<br />

sincere commitment to building a new narrative of collaborative problem-solving.<br />

Connecticut state legislators unveiled the 31st chapter of the State Future Caucus<br />

Network, Congressional Future Caucus emeritus co-chairs reflected on their<br />

experiences with post-partisanship at the federal level; women state legislator<br />

leaders discussed women’s leadership in collaborative policymaking; and social<br />

media saw a buzz of enthusiastic post-partisan discussion among young state<br />

legislators from across the country and political spectrum.<br />

1.8 MILLION<br />

Digital<br />

impressions on<br />

#<strong>MAP</strong>servestogether<br />

and #<strong>MAP</strong>chat<br />

7.5 MILLION<br />

Americans<br />

represented by<br />

participating<br />

legislators<br />

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POLICY & OUTREACH<br />

Throughout the year, <strong>MAP</strong> mobilized leaders in our network to strengthen our democratic institutions, bring<br />

equity to our justice systems, build more resilient communities through improved energy infrastructure, and<br />

reimagine the future of work. Innovative policy solutions are a powerful tool to bridge political divides, especially<br />

amongst young legislators, and <strong>MAP</strong> supports this critical work by: sourcing notable legislative approaches,<br />

disseminating best practices, convening subject matter experts, and facilitating dialogue amongst policymakers<br />

on issues of critical importance.<br />

SPOTLIGHT: STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY<br />

EXPLORING RANKED CHOICE VOTING<br />

ENSURING ELECTION RESILIENCY<br />

Convened legislators and experts from Utah,<br />

Virginia, Alaska, and New Mexico to address<br />

how ranked choice voting measures can be<br />

an effective nonpartisan tool to form a more<br />

representative government<br />

4<br />

1<br />

Equipped young legislators with “Post-2020<br />

Election Talking Points” to rebuild faith in<br />

the security of American elections<br />

DRAWING THE LINES<br />

3<br />

2<br />

CURATING ELECTION POLICIES<br />

Engaged experts from the Campaign<br />

Legal Center to help young legislators<br />

understand the history, need, and process<br />

for redistricting as well as identify legislative<br />

solutions to draw more fair maps<br />

Identified bipartisan legislative packages<br />

that address issues relating to election<br />

security and ballot access to inspire and<br />

share effective practices across state lines<br />

In April, four members of the Illinois Future Caucus convened<br />

a town hall, inviting constituents to get civically engaged and<br />

emphasizing the importance of building bipartisan coalitions to<br />

restore faith in our democratic institutions.<br />

MILESTONE: PURSUING JUSTICE<br />

The Criminal Justice Reform Advisory Council celebrates one year<br />

The Criminal Justice Reform (CJR) Advisory Council set out to educate, engage, and mobilize<br />

young state legislators across our network to work to improve the criminal justice system through:<br />

Sentencing Reform | Court Fees and Fine | Recidivism Reduction | Justice Reinvestment<br />

Led by Representative Leslie Herod (D-CO) and Speaker Pro Tempore Tanner Magee (R-LA), the<br />

CJR Advisory Council mobilized legislators in Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, Wisconsin, Colorado,<br />

Oregon, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Louisiana by successfully identifying, supporting, and advancing<br />

14 legislative actions.<br />

Co-Chair | Rep. Leslie<br />

Herod (D-CO)<br />

Co-Chair | Speaker<br />

Pro Tempore Tanner<br />

Magee (R-LA)<br />

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42<br />

States and Congress<br />

tracked for developments<br />

in policy and legislation<br />

15<br />

Policy resources<br />

published<br />

13<br />

Virtual policy<br />

convenings held<br />

NEW<br />

Resource campaign<br />

on Strengthening<br />

Democracy<br />

POLICY PARTNERSHIPS<br />

In <strong>2021</strong>, <strong>MAP</strong> deepened collaborations with stakeholders and leaders to advance solutions<br />

in issue areas critical to the youngest generations of Americans. From think tanks to<br />

institutions of higher learning, and others driving the pursuit of solutions forward, we<br />

invested in relationships that will allow leaders of the future to build a more representative<br />

government, strengthen local economies, and create thriving communities.<br />

Our partnerships helped explore questions big and small, from measuring the impact<br />

of next-generation technologies on jobs and climate resiliency, to uplifting stories of<br />

people who have benefited from efforts to improve outcomes in the criminal justice<br />

system, how to depolarize election policy debates and focus on pragmatic solutions, and<br />

more. Together, we ensure that <strong>MAP</strong> is on the cutting edge of discovering, testing, and<br />

amplifying the solutions that will bring together diverse coalitions and help solve our<br />

biggest challenges.<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> X FUTURE OF WORK<br />

In <strong>2021</strong>, <strong>MAP</strong> partnered with the Kauffman Foundation to raise the visibility of barriers to entrepreneurs and<br />

small businesses that can be solved through good legislation. Additionally, <strong>MAP</strong> laid the groundwork to launch<br />

a new Future of Work policy vertical with support from the Omidyar Network. We look forward to seeing this<br />

program evolve in 2022.<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> X MICROGRIDS<br />

<strong>MAP</strong> commissioned a report, alongside the Civil Society Institute and RMI, showing the lasting impact on local<br />

economies and job growth from investing in renewable energy, battery storage and controls for microgrids. The<br />

culmination of this once-in-a-generation report is a result of years working together with these institutions and a<br />

shared commitment to clean energy and a sustainable environment.<br />

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NATIONAL<br />

STORYTELLING<br />

850+<br />

New Email Subscribers<br />

133 %<br />

Press Hits<br />

27 %<br />

1.4 MILLION<br />

New Social Media Followers<br />

All time views on YouTube<br />

(Compared to 2020)<br />

STORYTELLING THROUGH OPINION-EDITORIALS<br />

In <strong>2021</strong>, we turned to publishing op-eds to uplift our legislators’ voices<br />

and educate the public about what a truly inclusive democracy looks like.<br />

In addition, the Fulcrum publication began featuring monthly columns by<br />

<strong>MAP</strong>, and we helped to place legislator-authored op-eds throughout the<br />

year in local outlets.<br />

Highest performing Tweet<br />

65k impressions | 626 engagements<br />

Highest performing Instagram post<br />

54.3k views | 577likes | 11 shares | 7 saves<br />

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PRESS FEATURES<br />

SPECTRUM NEWS:<br />

In March, <strong>MAP</strong>’s President & CEO Layla Zaidane was featured<br />

on Spectrum News for an episode of In Focus with Loretta<br />

Boniti on Millennials in public office. During the interview,<br />

she spoke on <strong>MAP</strong>’s mission and theory of change:<br />

“When you put the issues as a future versus<br />

past, and not just a left versus right, you<br />

can create a lot of change.”<br />

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MAKING WAVES<br />

#OURAMERICANFABRIC: INSTAGRAM LIVE SERIES<br />

In <strong>2021</strong>, we launched a series of live conversations held on Instagram to<br />

celebrate “Our American Fabric.” Because the Millennial generation is<br />

America’s most diverse generation, each month, <strong>MAP</strong> invited young legislators<br />

from across the country to share their story! Through heritage months, cultural<br />

celebrations, and historic events, this series amplifies the stories and voices of<br />

our generation’s leaders.<br />

1,700+ 20<br />

Instagram<br />

accounts reached<br />

Legislator<br />

participants<br />

8<br />

Episodes<br />

FEATURED PODCASTS<br />

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...ACROSS INTERNATIONAL WATERS<br />

Bridge-Building Across Borders<br />

In October, <strong>MAP</strong> was honored to have nominated two young state legislators<br />

through the New Bridge Program that were chosen to travel to Germany and<br />

Belgium. Indeed, our nation’s leading bridge-builders — despite being the<br />

youngest in their legislatures — are doing just that across the political aisle in their<br />

legislatures and across the pond to improve transatlantic relations.<br />

...ACROSS INDUSTRIES<br />

Data Talks<br />

A recently published WalletHub study utilizes the Millennial Action Project’s Future<br />

Caucuses to measure millennial civic engagement and overall quality of life in each<br />

state. The presence of a Future Caucus was an indicator of high civic engagement<br />

and favorable living conditions.<br />

...THROUGH A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS<br />

The Ronald Reagan Institute’s Leadership and the American Presidency<br />

In July, President & CEO Layla Zaidane spoke to the summer cohort of The Ronald<br />

Reagan Institute’s Leadership and the American Presidency. The cohort was made<br />

up of college students from around the country who are in Washington D.C. to<br />

garner experiences in government, business, and nonprofit organizations.<br />

National Citizen Leadership Conference<br />

On a panel at the third National Citizen Leadership Conference, Layla Zaidane<br />

discussed electoral reform and political bridge-building in a larger conversation<br />

about empowering voters, diminishing destructive partisanship, and renewing<br />

civic engagement.<br />

UPSWELL<br />

Layla Zaidane presented at the Upswell Conference, hosted by Independent<br />

Sector. She spoke about how <strong>MAP</strong> is on the offensive to make progress toward a<br />

more just and inclusive America, and how to inspire young legislators to stay the<br />

course in this bridge-building endeavor.<br />

Rutgers University<br />

Alongside Kansas Future Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Rui Xu, Layla Zaidane spoke to<br />

students of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University’s Legislative<br />

Policymaking class. The students, many of whom intern on both sides of the aisle<br />

in the New Jersey Assembly, asked about Future Caucus legislative successes, and<br />

how to remove toxic dialogue from our political process.<br />

...THROUGH THOUGHT LEADERSHIP<br />

Partnership for American Democracy: Advisory Council<br />

Layla Zaidane proudly joined the Advisory Council of the Partnership for American<br />

Democracy, a national nerve center driving attention, energy, and resources to<br />

efforts strengthening democracy in America.<br />

Walton Family Foundation<br />

Demonstrating philanthropy’s growing attention to the need to invest in civic<br />

bridge-building programs, the Walton Family Foundation invited <strong>MAP</strong> to share<br />

insights on how to build a more functional democracy. Levering their own<br />

powerful platform, they highlighted <strong>MAP</strong>’s unique approach and impact on the<br />

next generation of leaders.<br />

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ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT<br />

6<br />

3<br />

2<br />

<strong>MAP</strong><br />

2<br />

new<br />

new full-time staff members hired<br />

facilitated Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) training<br />

sessions completed<br />

staff retreats hosted<br />

members to the Board of Directors<br />

NEW<br />

NEW<br />

NEW<br />

initiative launched to develop 5-year Strategic Plan<br />

professional development stipends provided for staff<br />

EDI Committee launched<br />

The Board of Directors started their search to replace<br />

<strong>MAP</strong>’s founder, Steven Olikara, in September 2020.<br />

They engaged the firm LeaderFit to conduct a thorough<br />

executive search and worked with <strong>MAP</strong> stakeholders and<br />

staff members to find the perfect leader to shepherd <strong>MAP</strong><br />

through this next big chapter. Layla Zaidane was officially<br />

announced <strong>MAP</strong>’s CEO in April <strong>2021</strong>.<br />

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS<br />

<strong>2021</strong> AT A GLANCE<br />

REVENUE<br />

Major Gifts<br />

$200K<br />

In-Kind<br />

$90K<br />

Corporate<br />

$70K<br />

TOTAL $1.55M<br />

Foundations<br />

$1.17M<br />

Individuals<br />

$8K<br />

Board<br />

$16K<br />

EXPENSES<br />

Admin<br />

10%<br />

Development<br />

14%<br />

Programs &<br />

Services<br />

76%<br />

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THE MOMENT<br />

FOR CHANGE<br />

IS NOW<br />

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<strong>MAP</strong><br />

THEORY OF<br />

CHANGE<br />

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