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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
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Leslie Arely Martinez
Informed Immigrant Director
Maria Praeli
Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions
Bina Surgeon
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Kenzi Laceste
Senior Product Manager
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director