MAP convened experts from across the Criminal Justice Reform landscape to give legislators the tools to understand and collaborate on justice reinvestment policies.

MAP President and CEO Layla Zaidane and leaders of the Kansas Future Caucus joined the Kansas Leadership Center to discuss the rise of young people in politics.

MAP President and CEO Layla Zaidane joined the America 2026 panel to discuss empowering voters, diminishing destructive partisanship, and renewing civic engagement.

On Tuesday, September 10th, The Hill hosted Millennial Action Project’s State Caucus Network Director, Cherisse Eatmon on a panel to discuss bipartisanship and younger generations in politics. John Della Volpe, Founder of SocialSphere and Director of Polling, Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics also participated on the panel which was moderated by The Hill staff writer, Julia Manchester. 

On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, the Wisconsin Future Caucus held a briefing and panel discussion on energy innovation and its role in the state’s economy hosted by WI Future Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Adam Neylon (R) and Amanda Stuck (D).

On Friday, April 26, MAP COO Layla Zaidane joined Women in Government Relations for a conversation around Millennials, democracy reform, and the future of ranked choice voting.

On August 7th 2018, Millennial Action Project’s COO, Layla Zaidane, traveled to Wilmington, DE to speak at the Millennial Summit. The Millennial Summit is the region’s premier experience where young professionals, impact players, rising stars and innovators come together to connect and grow.

On Thursday, June 29, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) hosted a panel titled, “Landing a Job in D.C.” as a part of their career development series. Speakers included MAP’s own Cherisse Eatmon, State Future Caucus Network Director

As a growing number of millennials pursue careers in the gig economy, how will the nature of work, benefits, and education change? That’s the question MAP’s President Steven Olikara addressed on Capitol Hill at the House Small Business Committee’s June 6th “Millennials and the Gig Economy” hearing.

On June 1st, Cherisse Eatmon, MAP's State Caucus Network Director spoke at the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL). 

In conjunction with WisPolitics.com, MAP co-hosted a roundtable conversation on May 29 to discuss the impact of new technology, the gig economy, and workforce development on the future of work with Congressional Future Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Mike Gallagher and Wisconsin Future Caucus Co-Chair state Rep. Amanda Stuck.

On March 7, MAP President Steven Olikara joined fellow Wisconsinite and Future Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Mike Gallagher to speak with students from the University of Wisconsin about what issues are impacting them most—and the power they hold to implement change.

On March 1, MAP co-hosted a panel, “Millennial Voters in 2018 & Beyond,” with Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life to discuss the most impactful ways to reach young people. Despite being the largest generation eligible to vote, Millennials voter turnout rates remain low as disengagement from civic life continues to increase.

On February 20, MAP President and Founder Steven Olikara joined journalist Mike Gousha at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to discuss how millennials can restore political cooperation and put an end to polarization and gridlock.

On February 2, MAP President and Founder Steven Olikara spoke at the Unrig the System Summit in New Orleans, LA. Fellow speakers included actress Jennifer Lawrence, Lawrence Lessig, Professor of law at Harvard University and founder of Equal Citizens, and Ellen Weintraub, a Commissioner on the Federal Election Commission, and more.

On December 14, Arkansas Future Caucus members Reps. Eddie Armstrong (D), Sarah Capp (R), James Sturch (R), and Clarke Tucker (D) joined MAP President and Co-Founder Steven Olikara at the Clinton School of Public Service for “Bridge to the Future,” a panel discussion about bridging the partisan divide through millennial leadership.

On December 6, Salesforce hosted a briefing with members of the Georgia Future Caucus. The event included a panel discussion followed by a Q&A with Salesforce employees. The conversation focused on a range of topics including technology's role in politics, civic engagement, bipartisanship, and more.

MAP State Future Caucus Director Cherisse Eatmon shared her advice for navigating the job market as part of a panel hosted by the Fund for American Studies.  

IN Co-Chair Dan Forestal joined the Indy Chamber for a "Pancakes & Politics" conversation on millennials, civic engagement, and breaking down intergenerational boundaries. 

On May 23, MAP announced the new Co-Chairs of the Congressional Future Caucus, Representatives Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ, 9th District) and Carlos Curbelo (R-FL, 26th District). Additionally, MAP announced new Vice Co-Chairs, Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI, 8th District) and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL, 7th District). 

MAP COO Layla Zaidane met with a delegation of young professionals from North Africa and the Middle East as a part of the International Visitor Leadership Program, sharing insight into the American political process and youth engagement.

MAP President Steven Olikara joined former Senator Capri Cafaro (D) and Senator Frank LaRose (R) at the United States Institute of Peace for a panel on Overcoming the Partisan Divide at the annual Nexus USA Conference.

On Monday, February 27th, young policymakers gathered in Austin, Texas to discuss governing in the 21st century.

MAP, Twitter, and the Congressional Tech Staff Association (CTSA) convened an evening discussion honoring new members and celebrating technology and innovation @TwitterDC.

MAP COO Layla Zaidane recently headlined the 2017 Women’s Legislative Briefing, which engaged organizers, policymakers, and youth leaders on women’s issues. Layla spoke on the “The Nuts & Bolts of Creating Change in Your Community” panel, noting that “if you want to make a difference in your community, identify your issues, build coalitions, be consistent, be loud & be kind.”

The Congressional Future Caucus, joining forces with the Diversifying Technology Caucus, convened a congressional briefing to discuss the challenges facing transitioning service members and veterans in accessing careers in the technology sector. Hosted by MAP, the briefing explored actions government and the private sector can take to advance opportunities for veterans.

Millennial Action Project President Steven Olikara recently joined a conversation hosted by New America and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund for an in-depth look at how millennials will shift the political landscape and chart a more sustainable course for American politics post-November.

Party Politics US and MAP hosted a debate watch party for the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.  The event brought together participants for a lively discussion about the current political environment.

EY and the Economic Innovation Group cohosted a bipartisan discussion with Future Caucus members Reps. Moulton (D-MA), Gallego (D-AZ), and Yoder (R-KS) on millennials and the economy. Co-hosted by MAP, the conversation showcased results from a new national survey of millennials.