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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 (Fall 2025)Washington, DC
Digital
Digital Campaigns InternLos Angeles, CA
Meet Our Team

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

Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Felicity Rose
VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Mark Delich
VP, Government Relations
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Leslie Arely Martinez
Informed Immigrant Director
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Mary Erickson
Operations and Grants Manager
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Maria Praeli
Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions