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.

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