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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

Maria Praeli
Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Bina Surgeon
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Liza Cobey
Executive Assistant, Criminal Justice Reform
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Tinsae Gebriel
Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Alessandra Munoz Caceres
Communications Associate