Have a passion for reform? Come join the team at FWD.us.

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Have a passion for reform?
Come join the team!

FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Ready to achieve your full potential? We’re looking for talented individuals to fill important roles in our organization.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated staff is committed to reforming our immigration and criminal justice systems.

Josie Halpern-Finnerty

Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform

Alesha Judkins

State Director Mississippi

Rena Karefa-Johnson

VP, National Initiatives

Dawit Getachew

State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform

Ama Akoto

Senior Program Associate

Alison Silveira

Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform

Juan Pachon

VP, Communications

Precious Edmonds

Director of Project Management, Criminal Justice Reform

Bina Surgeon

VP, Chief Operating Officer

Tinsae Gebriel

Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Elissa Johnson

VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns

Peter Mayer

Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform