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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.

We appreciate your interest!

We don’t have any openings at this time, but we encourage you to check back for updates.

Meet Our Team

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

Luis Espino
Director of Product Management
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Maria Vanegas
Senior Information Systems Associate
Bina Surgeon
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Ted Hutchinson
Regional Government Relations Director
Tinsae Gebriel
Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Peter Mayer
Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Famata Jalloh
Campaigns Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Diego Huaman
Digital Campaign Strategist
Ama Akoto
Senior Program Associate