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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

Communications
Communications Intern (Fall 2025)Washington, DC
Digital
Digital Campaigns InternLos Angeles, CA
Meet Our Team

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

Maria Praeli
Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions
Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Bina Surgeon
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Liza Cobey
Executive Assistant, Criminal Justice Reform
Kenzi Laceste
Senior Product Manager
Jamil Hamilton
Senior Associate for Outreach and Engagement
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Mary Erickson
Operations and Grants Manager
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alessandra Munoz Caceres
Communications Associate