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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

Administration
Executive Assistant to the Executive OfficeWashington, D.C.
Policy
Federal Policy & Government Relations Intern (Summer 2026)Washington, D.C.
Communications
Press DirectorWashington, D.C.
Meet Our Team

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

Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Todd Schulte
President
Rena Karefa-Johnson
Vice President, National Initiatives
Liza Cobey
Manager, Strategy and Systems
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Vice President, Chief of Staff
Alessandra Munoz Caceres
Communications Associate
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Mark Delich
Vice President, Government Relations