Future Caucus President & CEO Layla Zaidane Named to TIME100 Next List

WASHINGTON — TIME named Future Caucus President & CEO Layla Zaidane to the 2025 TIME100 Next, an expansion of the TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world.

TIME100 Next highlights 100 emerging leaders who are shaping the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science and activism, and more.

“I’m honored to be recognized among so many changemakers shaping the future,” said Zaidane. “This honor reflects the power of a rising generation of leaders who reject cynicism and polarization—not just with their words, but in their deeds. At Future Caucus, we see every day that empathy, pragmatism and collaboration are not just ideals, but tools for solving problems and rebuilding trust in our democracy. These young lawmakers are governing differently and proving that the work of renewal doesn’t happen in spite of our institutions, but through them. I share this recognition with every next-generation policy maker working with clarity and courage to create a more resilient democracy and lead us into a hopeful future.”

The full list and related tributes appear in the October 13, 2025, issue, available on newsstands on Friday, October 3, and now at time.com/next.

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Future Caucus is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers young elected officials in Congress and state legislatures to bridge the partisan divide and lead a new era of collaborative governance. By supporting innovative policymaking and fostering collaboration, we help Gen Z and millennial leaders drive positive change and promote a political culture rooted in empathy and solutions. To learn more, visit www.futurecaucus.org.