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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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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.
Communications
Press DirectorWashington, D.C.
Meet Our Team

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

Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Alesha Judkins
State Director Mississippi
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Todd Schulte
President
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Mark Delich
VP, Government Relations
Ali Procopio
Director of Education & Workforce, Immigration
Felicity Rose
VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy
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