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

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

Liza Cobey
Executive Programs Associate
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Todd Schulte
President
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Jamil Hamilton
Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Alessandra Munoz Caceres
Communications Associate
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
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