FUTURE SUMMIT 2 019 A U G U S T 2 - 4 | N A S H V I L L E , T N # 2 0 1 9 F U T U R E S U M M I T ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Millennial Action Project's 2019 Future Summit is made possible in part by A special thank you to members of the Tennessee Host Committee: Senator Raumesh Akbari, Co-Chair, Tennessee Future Caucus Representative Michael Curcio, Co-Chair, Tennessee Future Caucus Representative Jason Hodges Representative Jason Powell Senator Katrina Robinson MILLENNIALACTIONPROJECT MACTIONPROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Mapping the State Future Caucus Network 2 President's Welcome 3 Mayor of Nashville's Welcome 4 Agenda at a Glance 6 Breakout Session Descriptions 8 Plenary Session Descriptions 10 2019 Future Summit Speakers 12 2019 Future Summit Legislators 15 Future Summit Logistics 21 Legislator Travel Scholarship Policy 22 Millennial Action Project Staff 25 MAPPING THE STATE FUTURE CAUCUS NETWORK 29 State Future Caucuses 650+ State Legislators engaged Mission: Each State Future Caucus seeks to foster a bipartisan community of young, innovative state elected officials working in collaboration on the issues facing Millennials and future generations. Membership: State legislators who are approximately 40 years of age or younger. Future Caucus members are interested in working pragmatically on future-oriented issues and towards a culture of political cooperation. Leadership: At least two Co-Chairs lead each Caucus: one Democrat and one Republican. Co-chairs preside over meetings of the Caucus, provide leadership in advancing Future Caucus initiatives, and are the primary spokespeople for external audiences. State Future Caucus members come together for networking, expert policy discussions, and other leadership development opportunities. Issues: Each Future Caucus focuses on two to three strategic, core issues for their work, while staying open to other policy opportunities that may arise. All legislation the Caucus focuses on must be bipartisan or nonpartisan and future-oriented, having a significant impact on the Millennial generation. Please contact Cherisse Eatmon, State Caucus Network Director, at [email protected] to get involved. 2 | #2019FutureSummit PRESIDENT'S WELCOME Dear Future Summit Attendee, On behalf of the Millennial Action Project, I’d like to formally welcome you to our 2019 Future Summit in Nashville, TN—the largest-ever nonpartisan convening of young state legislators. As my team and I have traveled across the country building our Future Caucus Network, one of the most common questions we hear is, “What’s working in other states?” We designed this summit to answer that question. Over this exciting weekend, you have the opportunity to network with legislators from across the country and from every type of district. You will learn about the most promising future-focused policy ideas on issues ranging from addressing brain drain to improving our democracy. Additionally, you will learn innovative strategies from our leaders and experts to engage the public and generate momentum. Our hope is that you will leave the summit equipped with new ideas to bring home to your legislature; enriched with new, lasting friendships that will support your public service; and energized with a taste of Music City and the power of music to bring people together. You represent the most hopeful story in American politics today. At a time of extreme division, MAP has brought together over eight hundred legislators at both the state and federal levels to disrupt the political status quo and build new consensus on generational issues. You have answered this call to serve, producing extraordinary results. Each time you accelerate breakthrough legislation, host a statewide conference with young leaders, or inspire people to listen with empathy, you generate a powerful ripple effect across your community. Because of those ripples, this movement is actively transforming the political culture of our nation, from contempt to cooperation, at a time when our republic needs it most. MAP is grateful that you have taken the time to join us in Nashville. We are here to be your resource and your platform on this journey to build a nation where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts —captured in the words of our Founders: E Pluribus Unum. My team and I look forward to working alongside each of you during this conference and beyond to strengthen our nation’s experiment in self-government. Onward, Steven Olikara President and Founder #FutureSummit2018 #2019#FFuututurreeSSuummmmit i|t 230418 MAYOR OF NASHVILLE'S WELCOME #4F u| t#u2r0e1S9uFmumtuirt2e0Su1m8 mit 4 AGENDA AT A GLANCE FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 6:00 PM Welcome Reception Location: Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Residence, 211 Deer Park Dr., Nashville, TN 37205 Sponsored by Vanderbilt University SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 8:30 AM Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Jay Lucas 9:00 AM Welcome Remarks Steven Olikara, President & Founder, Millennial Action Project Representative Michael Curcio, Co-Chair, Tennessee Future Caucus 9:30 AM How to Tackle Polarizing Issues Mindy Finn, Co-Founder, Stand Up Republic & Former Vice Presidential Candidate Representative Devin Carney (CT) Representative Ajay Pittman (OK) Caroline Dvorsky, Program Manager, Millennial Action Project 10:05 AM M an of Steele: Headlines and Trendlines Michael Steele, Former RNC Chairman, Lt. Gov. Maryland, Political Analyst for MSNBC Steven Olikara, President & Founder, Millennial Action Project 11:00 AM Breakout Session I (Attendees will self-select from concurrent sessions) Track 1– Brain Drain: Attracting and Retaining Young Talent Track 2 – Democracy Reform: The 2020 Census and Redistricting Track 3 – Future of Work: Unlocking the Economic Potential of Entrepreneurs 12:30 PM Lunch Buffet & Bill Share Session 1:00 PM L everaging Innovation in the Statehouse Evan Burfield, Co-Founder & CEO, Union Allie Brandenburger, Co-Founder & CEO, TheBridge Representative Michael Caldwell (GA) Layla Zaidane, Chief Operating Officer, Millennial Action Project 2:00 PM Breakout Session II (Attendees will self-select from concurrent sessions) Track 1 – Brain Drain: SOS: Support our States by Addressing the Student Debt Crisis Track 2 – Democracy Reform: Modernizing Voting in the 21st Century Track 3 – Future of Work: From "Workin' 9 to 5" to "Everyday I'm Hustlin'"— Millennials in the Gig Economy 6 | #2019FutureSummit AGENDA AT A GLANCE 3:30 PM N otes from Music City: Storytelling in a Polarized Environment Shannon Sanders, 2x GRAMMY & Emmy Award-Winning Producer 4:30 PM D ay one of Future Summit programming concludes 5:30 PM S huttle to evening reception departs from the Marriott Hotel 6:00 PM M AP in Music City Location: Nudie’s Honky Tonk, 409 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 In partnership with the Recording Industry Association of America 8:00 PM N ashville Evening Excursions See information table for details and sign-up form SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 8:30 PM C ontinental Breakfast 9:00 AM Opening Remarks Steven Olikara, President & Founder, Millennial Action Project 9:05 AM Harnessing Leadership Across the Aisle Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State & Former Co-Chair of the OH Future Caucus 9:30 AM Future Caucus Success in 2019 and Beyond Cherisse Eatmon, State Caucus Network Director, Millennial Action Project 10:10 AM Best Practices in the State Future Caucus Network Alex Tapia, State Caucus Manager, Millennial Action Project 10:35 AM Workshops: 2020 Future Caucus Planning 11:30 AM Brunch & Learn: Building Your Digital Toolkit Presented by Google 12:45 PM P itch Competition 1:30 PM F uture Summit concludes #2019#FFuututurreeSSuummmmit i|t 27018 BREAKOUT SESSION DESCRIPTIONS BREAKOUT SESSION I SATURDAY, 11:00 AM – 12:10 PM Brain Drain: Attracting and Retaining Young Talent Chris Slevin, Economic Innovation Group Representative Jeramey Anderson (MS) Representative Devin Carney (CT) Millennial “Brain Drain,” or the exodus of young professionals and recent graduates from the states in which they earn their degree, presents a unique challenge to legislators seeking to sustain and support local communities and economies. This panel will highlight strategies state lawmakers have employed to reverse this trend and encourage young people to lay down roots in their states, including investments in local Opportunity Zones and tailored tax proposals for recent graduates. Democracy Reform: The 2020 Census and Redistricting Daniel Weiner, Brennan Center for Justice Representative Jessica Gonzalez (TX) Representative Kevin Hornberger (MD) In many states, partisan control of the redistricting process has historically conveyed unfair electoral advantages to a single party, resulting in a lack of competition. The recent Supreme Court decision firmly placed control of electoral maps in the hands state legislatures, emphasizing the need for responsible and educated policy making. After the 2020 census, legislators in many states will once again have the opportunity to shape the electoral landscape and the character of our democracy for the next decade. Learn how Millennial lawmakers are taking action to break the cycle of gerrymandering, restore voter confidence in our democracy, and ensure candidates prevail on the quality of their ideas — not just the makeup of their districts. Future of Work: Unlocking the Economic Potential of Entrepreneurs Anna Fife, The Aspen Institute's Future of Work Initiative Senator Katrina Robinson (TN) Representative Adam Neylon (WI) The landscape of the 21st century economy is in constant flux with the forces of technology and globalization providing