Gen Z Congressman Maxwell Frost shared personal remarks on the promise of generational change and collaborative leadership. He received the inaugural Generational Changemaker Award. |
We presented the 2023 Rising Star Awards to young lawmakers who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to building bridges and effective policymaking: Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark of Georgia and Rep. Michael Smith of Delaware. The Cherisse Eatmon Collective Impact Award was given to the Vermont Future Caucus, accepted by Rep. Casey Toof (R) and Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone (D).
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The awardees had an opportunity to visit the White House. |
From left to right: Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone (D-VT), Rep. Michael Smith (R-DE), Reed Howard, Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark (D-GA), Blaine Volpe, Layla Zaidane, and Rep. Casey Toof (R-VT) |
Millennial Action Project founder Steven Olikara offered reflections on the 10-year journey of our organization to create partnerships in Congress and state capitals across the country. |
Future Caucus CEO Layla Zaidane cast a vision for the next five years of improving public leadership and governance and restoring public trust in our democracy. |
We kicked off our 10-year anniversary in November by rebranding from Millennial Action Project to Future Caucus because our mission is bigger than one generation. We are incredibly grateful for our sponsors, partners, and lawmakers who made our first decade a success. We are more convinced than ever in our vision of a healthier politics led by young elected leaders who are connected and equipped to bridge divides. |
