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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.

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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.
Communications
Press DirectorWashington, D.C.
Meet Our Team

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

Elissa Johnson
VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Tiffany Lawrence
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Mark Delich
VP, Government Relations
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Liza Cobey
Executive Programs Associate
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Daniela Chomba
Operations Manager
Jamil Hamilton
Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
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