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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