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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.

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Communications
Communications Intern (Summer 2026)Washington, D.C.
Press DirectorWashington, D.C.
Digital
Digital Campaigns Intern (Summer 2026)Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C.
Administration
Executive Assistant to the Executive OfficeWashington, D.C.
Policy
Federal Policy & Government Relations Intern (Summer 2026)Washington, D.C.
Meet Our Team

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

Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Alesha Judkins
State Director Mississippi
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Kenzi Hilario
Director, Product Management and Insights
Ali Procopio
Director of Education & Workforce, Immigration
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
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