Have a passion for reform? Come join the team at FWD.us.

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Have a passion for reform?
Come join the team!

FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Ready to achieve your full potential? We’re looking for talented individuals to fill important roles in our organization.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated staff is committed to reforming our immigration and criminal justice systems.

Bina Surgeon

VP, Chief Operating Officer

Alesha Judkins

State Director Mississippi

Elissa Johnson

VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns

Ana Aldazabal

Informed Immigrant Senior Associate

Alison Silveira

Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform

Josie Halpern-Finnerty

Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform

Maria Praeli

Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions

Zaira Garcia

Regional Government Relations Director

Maria Vanegas

Senior Information Systems Associate

Alessandra Munoz Caceres

Program Associate, Education & Workforce

Leslie Arely Martinez

Informed Immigrant Director

Mary Erickson

Operations and Grants Manager