Layla Zaidane is the President & CEO of Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project), the nation’s largest nonpartisan network of Gen Z and Millennial lawmakers. Working with over 1,900 young elected leaders across Congress and state legislatures, Future Caucus builds cross-partisan collaboration on future-focused policy. A nationally recognized expert in youth engagement, Layla has been featured in Forbes, Teen Vogue, The New York Times, and more. She previously led campaigns at Generation Progress, including the launch of It’s On Us with the White House. Layla is a Georgetown University graduate and a Fellow of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.

Reshma Saujani is a leading activist, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, and host of My So-Called Midlife on Lemonada Media. A longtime champion for women’s and girls’ economic empowerment, she advocates for closing the gender gap in tech and securing structural support for moms—like paid leave, child care, and equal pay. She’s a New York Times bestselling author (PAY UP, Brave, Not Perfect), and her TED Talk “Teach girls bravery, not perfection” has reached over 54 million viewers worldwide.

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) organizations are key to building strong, sustainable child care systems that support families, communities, and the economy. This session will explore how CCAoA’s new Position Statement can help integrate CCR&Rs into state systems, improve access and quality, and strengthen the infrastructure needed for long-term success. Join us to learn how CCR&Rs can drive more resilient and equitable child care solutions.

In this session we will explore how states are approaching child care regulatory reform to ensure safe, high-quality care while supporting diverse child care settings. Hear from CCR&R professionals and State Administrators leading these efforts, as they share strategies, challenges, and innovative solutions shaping a more sustainable system.