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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 (2026)Washington, DC
Digital
Digital Campaigns InternLos Angeles, CA or Washington, DC
Meet Our Team

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

Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Mark Delich
VP, Government Relations
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Jamil Hamilton
Senior Associate for Outreach and Engagement
Maria Praeli
Director of Advocacy, Immigration
Tinsae Gebriel
Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform