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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.

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Communications
Communications Intern (Summer 2026)Washington, D.C.
Press DirectorWashington, D.C.
Digital
Digital Campaigns Intern (Summer 2026)Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C.
Policy
Federal Policy & Government Relations Intern (Summer 2026)Washington, D.C.
Meet Our Team

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

Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Felicity Rose
VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Mark Delich
VP, Government Relations
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
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