Have a passion for reform? Come join the team at FWD.us.

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Have a passion for reform?
Come join the team!

FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Ready to achieve your full potential? We’re looking for talented individuals to fill important roles in our organization.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated staff is committed to reforming our immigration and criminal justice systems.

Leslie Arely Martinez

Informed Immigrant Director

Felicity Rose

VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy

Champo Mapulanga

Controller

Ana Aldazabal

Informed Immigrant Senior Associate

Peter Mayer

Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Shaunice Henderson

Director of Staff and Leadership Development

Tinsae Gebriel

Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Chantel Scott

Office and Facilities Administrator

Alison Silveira

Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform

Phillip Connor

Senior Demographer and Immigration Fellows Director

Maria Praeli

Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions

Rena Karefa-Johnson

VP, National Initiatives