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

Meet Our Team

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

Rena Karefa-Johnson

VP, National Initiatives

Ana Aldazabal

Informed Immigrant Senior Associate

Kenzi Laceste

Senior Product Manager

Daniela Chomba

Operations Manager

Phillip Connor

Senior Demographer and Immigration Fellows Director

Bina Surgeon

VP, Chief Operating Officer

Elissa Johnson

VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns

Susie Haslett

Director of Immigration Capacity Building

Tiffany Lawrence

VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Ashley Gantt

Manager, Campaigns & Advocacy, Criminal Justice Reform

Mary Erickson

Operations and Grants Manager

Felicity Rose

VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy