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.

Zoë Towns

Executive Director

Luis Espino

Director of Product Management

Champo Mapulanga

Controller

Dawit Getachew

State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform

Leslie Arely Martinez

Informed Immigrant Director

Elissa Johnson

VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns

Peter Mayer

Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Maria Praeli

Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions

Rena Karefa-Johnson

VP, National Initiatives

Phillip Connor

Senior Demographer and Immigration Fellows Director

Chantel Scott

Office and Facilities Administrator

Liza Cobey

Executive Assistant, Criminal Justice Reform