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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.

Open positions

Communications
Communications Intern (2026)Washington, DC
Digital
Digital Campaigns InternLos Angeles, CA or Washington, DC
Meet Our Team

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

Jamil Hamilton
Senior Associate for Outreach and Engagement
Alessandra Munoz Caceres
Communications Associate
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Maria Praeli
Director of Advocacy, Immigration
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Tinsae Gebriel
Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Bina Surgeon
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Leslie Arely Martinez
Informed Immigrant Director
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations