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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

Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Rena Karefa-Johnson
Vice President, National Initiatives
Bina Surgeon
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Jamil Hamilton
Press Manager
Kenzi Hilario
Director, Product Management and Insights
Todd Schulte
President
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Alesha Judkins
State Director Mississippi
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Tiffany Lawrence
Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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