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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 (Fall 2025)Washington, DC
Digital
Digital Campaigns InternLos Angeles, CA
Meet Our Team

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

Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Jamil Hamilton
Senior Associate for Outreach and Engagement
Liza Cobey
Executive Assistant, Criminal Justice Reform
Zaira Garcia
Regional Government Relations Director
Leslie Arely Martinez
Informed Immigrant Director
Todd Schulte
President
Felicity Rose
VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy
Tinsae Gebriel
Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform