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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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Communications
Communications Intern (Summer 2026)Washington, D.C.
Press DirectorWashington, D.C.
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.
Meet Our Team

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

Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Alesha Judkins
State Director Mississippi
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Ali Procopio
Director of Education & Workforce, Immigration
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Felicity Rose
VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
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