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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

Digital
External Affairs Intern (Fall 2026)Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C.
Web Intern (Fall 2026)Oakland, CA
Meet Our Team

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

Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Vice President, Chief of Staff
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Elissa Johnson
Vice President, External Affairs and Impact
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Jamil Hamilton
Press Manager
Rena Karefa-Johnson
Vice President, National Initiatives
Mark Delich
Vice President, Government Relations
Bina Surgeon
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform