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FWD.us is a policy organization working to advance better and more politically resilient solutions on criminal justice and immigration. We are united in our belief that America is stronger when we all have a chance to thrive. Join us.

Open positions

Communications
Communications Intern (Fall 2025)Washington, DC
Digital
Digital Campaigns InternLos Angeles, CA
Meet Our Team

Our team is dedicated to reforming America's criminal justice and immigration systems

Bina Surgeon
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Maria Praeli
Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Alessandra Munoz Caceres
Communications Associate
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Todd Schulte
President
Mary Erickson
Operations and Grants Manager