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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.

Maria Vanegas
Senior Information Systems Associate
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Felicity Rose
VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy
Peter Mayer
Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Ama Akoto
Senior Program Associate
Tinsae Gebriel
Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Leslie Arely Martinez
Informed Immigrant Director
Bina Surgeon
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Mary Erickson
Operations and Grants Manager
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns