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.

Daniela Chomba

Operations Manager

Bina Surgeon

VP, Chief Operating Officer

Maria Vanegas

Senior Information Systems Associate

Ama Akoto

Senior Program Associate

Jamil Hamilton

Senior Associate for Outreach and Engagement

Maria Praeli

Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions

Leslie Arely Martinez

Informed Immigrant Director

Scott Levy

Chief Policy Counsel

Chantel Scott

Office and Facilities Administrator

Rena Karefa-Johnson

VP, National Initiatives

Josie Halpern-Finnerty

Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform

Mark Delich

VP, Government Relations