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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

Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Mary Erickson
Operations and Grants Manager
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Alessandra Munoz Caceres
Program Associate, Education & Workforce
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Leslie Arely Martinez
Informed Immigrant Director
Tinsae Gebriel
Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Jamil Hamilton
Senior Associate for Outreach and Engagement
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Maria Praeli
Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions