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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

Communications
Communications Intern (2026)Washington, DC
Digital
Digital Campaigns InternLos Angeles, CA or Washington, DC
Meet Our Team

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

Jamil Hamilton
Senior Associate for Outreach and Engagement
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Tinsae Gebriel
Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Leslie Arely Martinez
Informed Immigrant Director
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Maria Praeli
Director of Advocacy, Immigration
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform