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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

Digital
External Affairs Intern (Fall 2026)Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C.
Web Intern (Fall 2026)Oakland, CA
Meet Our Team

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

Tiffany Lawrence
Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Rena Karefa-Johnson
Vice President, National Initiatives
Liza Cobey
Manager, Strategy and Systems
Elissa Johnson
Vice President, External Affairs and Impact
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Bina Surgeon
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Mark Delich
Vice President, Government Relations
Ali Procopio
Director of Education & Workforce, Immigration
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy