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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

Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Reform and Crimmigration Research Intern (Fall 2026)Oakland, CA
External Affairs & Impact
External Affairs Intern (Fall 2026)Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C.
Web Intern (Fall 2026)Oakland, CA
Policy
Federal Policy & Government Relations Intern (Fall 2026)Washington, D.C.
Meet Our Team

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

Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Elissa Johnson
Vice President, External Affairs and Impact
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Mark Delich
Vice President, Government Relations
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Vice President, Chief of Staff
Tiffany Lawrence
Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alesha Judkins
State Director Mississippi
Jamil Hamilton
Press Manager
Bina Surgeon
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
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