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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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Meet Our Team

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

Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Zoë Towns
Executive Director
Rena Karefa-Johnson
Vice President, National Initiatives
Elissa Johnson
Vice President, External Affairs and Impact
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager
Jamil Hamilton
Press Manager
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations
Felicity Rose
Vice President, Research and Policy
Mark Delich
Vice President, Government Relations
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Shaunice Henderson
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Bina Surgeon
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer