Have a passion for reform? Come join the team at FWD.us.

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Have a passion for reform?
Come join the team!

FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Ready to achieve your full potential? We’re looking for talented individuals to fill important roles in our organization.

Open Positions

Communications

Communications Intern (Fall 2025)Washington, DC

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated staff is committed to reforming our immigration and criminal justice systems.

Peter Mayer

Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Rena Karefa-Johnson

VP, National Initiatives

Tiffany Lawrence

VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Dawit Getachew

State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform

Liza Cobey

Executive Assistant, Criminal Justice Reform

Phillip Connor

Senior Demographer and Immigration Fellows Director

Tinsae Gebriel

Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Zaira Garcia

Regional Government Relations Director

Ama Akoto

Senior Program Associate

Maria Vanegas

Senior Information Systems Associate

Juan Pachon

VP, Communications

Maria Praeli

Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions