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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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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Reform and Crimmigration Research Intern (Fall 2026)Oakland, CA
External Affairs & Impact
External Affairs Intern (Fall 2026)Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C.
Web Intern (Fall 2026)Oakland, CA
Policy
Federal Policy & Government Relations Intern (Fall 2026)Washington, D.C.
Meet Our Team

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

Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Todd Schulte
President
Alesha Judkins
State Director Mississippi
Liza Cobey
Manager, Strategy and Systems
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Felicity Rose
Vice President, Criminal Justice Research & Policy
Elissa Johnson
Vice President, External Affairs and Impact
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Mark Delich
Vice President, Government Relations
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Jamil Hamilton
Press Manager
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