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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.
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

Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Alessandra Munoz Caceres
Communications Associate
Todd Schulte
President
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Felicity Rose
VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Bina Surgeon
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
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