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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

Alessandra Munoz Caceres
Communications Associate
Liza Cobey
Executive Programs Associate
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Felicity Rose
VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Jaime Rangel
Regional Government Relations Director
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Champo Mapulanga
Controller
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives