Careers in criminal justice and immigration reform

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Join the FWD.us team

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 (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

Elissa Johnson

VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns

Bina Surgeon

VP, Chief Operating Officer

Ali Procopio

Director of Education & Workforce, Immigration

Liza Cobey

Executive Programs Associate

Jaime Rangel

Regional Government Relations Director

Tiffany Lawrence

VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Alison Silveira

Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform

Zoë Towns

Executive Director

Tinsae Gebriel

Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform

Josie Halpern-Finnerty

Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform

Champo Mapulanga

Controller

Zaira Garcia