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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

Administration
Executive Assistant to the Executive OfficeWashington, D.C.
Policy
Federal Policy & Government Relations Intern (Summer 2026)Washington, D.C.
Communications
Press DirectorWashington, D.C.
Meet Our Team

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

Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Vice President, Chief of Staff
Liza Cobey
Manager, Strategy and Systems
Mark Delich
Vice President, Government Relations
Kenzi Hilario
Director, Product Management and Insights
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Jamil Hamilton
Press Manager