Have a passion for reform? Come join the team at FWD.us.

Work With Us

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.

Meet Our Team

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

Maria Praeli

Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions

Ama Akoto

Senior Program Associate

Jeffery Gordon

Social Media Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Tiffany Lawrence

VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Zaira Garcia

Regional Government Relations Director

Bina Surgeon

VP, Chief Operating Officer

Josie Halpern-Finnerty

Manager, National Programming

Ashley Gantt

Manager, Campaigns & Advocacy, Criminal Justice Reform

Alison Silveira

Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform

Leslie Arely Martinez

Informed Immigrant Director

Champo Mapulanga

Controller

Kenzi Laceste

Senior Product Manager