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.

Leslie Arely Martinez

Informed Immigrant Director

Kenzi Laceste

Senior Product Manager

Alison Silveira

Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform

Josie Halpern-Finnerty

Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform

Ana Aldazabal

Informed Immigrant Senior Associate

Maria Vanegas

Senior Information Systems Associate

Mary Erickson

Operations and Grants Manager

Elissa Johnson

VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns

Alessandra Munoz Caceres

Program Associate, Education & Workforce

Felicity Rose

VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy

Chantel Scott

Office and Facilities Administrator

Rena Karefa-Johnson

VP, National Initiatives