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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 (2026)Washington, DC
Digital
Digital Campaigns InternLos Angeles, CA or Washington, DC
Meet Our Team

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

Liza Cobey
Executive Programs Associate
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Maria Praeli
Director of Advocacy, Immigration
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Todd Schulte
President & Executive Director
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Mark Delich
VP, Government Relations
Jamil Hamilton
Senior Associate for Outreach and Engagement
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Leslie Arely Martinez
Informed Immigrant Director
Tinsae Gebriel
Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform