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Join the FWD.us team

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 (Summer 2026)Washington, D.C.
Press DirectorWashington, D.C.
Digital
Digital Campaigns Intern (Summer 2026)Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C.
Administration
Executive Assistant to the Executive OfficeWashington, 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

Liza Cobey
Executive Programs Associate
Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Todd Schulte
President
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Ali Procopio
Director of Education & Workforce, Immigration
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Mark Delich
VP, Government Relations
Zoë Towns
Executive Director