In partnership with Fairfield County’s Community Foundation and the Library's Common Ground Initiative, The Westport Library invites you to an inspiring evening with Layla Zaidane, President & CEO of Future Caucus, the nation’s largest nonpartisan network of young lawmakers.

A nationally recognized leader in youth political engagement, governance innovation, and bipartisan collaboration, Zaidane will share insights from Future Caucus’ nationwide efforts to connect and empower young, elected officials who are leading with vision and purpose. The evening will also feature a panel discussion with Connecticut-based Future Caucus leaders offering a local perspective on urgent national conversations.

Zaidane's groundbreaking leadership includes launching the It’s On Us campaign in partnership with the White House and supporting the Higher Ed, Not Debt coalition to advance bipartisan reforms in higher education. She has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, and Teen Vogue, among others.