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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

Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Reform and Crimmigration Research Intern (Fall 2026)Oakland, CA
External Affairs & Impact
External Affairs Intern (Fall 2026)Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C.
Web Intern (Fall 2026)Oakland, CA
Policy
Federal Policy & Government Relations Intern (Fall 2026)Washington, D.C.
Meet Our Team

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

Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Kenzi Hilario
Director, Product Management and Insights
Elissa Johnson
Vice President, External Affairs and Impact
Mark Delich
Vice President, Government Relations
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Liza Cobey
Manager, Strategy and Systems
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Vice President, Chief of Staff
Todd Schulte
President
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
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