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.

Open Positions

Immigration/Advocacy

Immigration Policy & Campaigns Intern (Summer 2025) Washington, DC

Meet Our Team

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

Liza Cobey

Executive Assistant, Criminal Justice Reform

Shaunice Henderson

Director of Staff and Leadership Development

Tinsae Gebriel

Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Maria Praeli

Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions

Mary Erickson

Operations and Grants Manager

Elissa Johnson

VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns

Ted Hutchinson

Regional Government Relations Director

Phillip Connor

Senior Demographer and Immigration Fellows Director

Maria Vanegas

Senior Information Systems Associate

Famata Jalloh

Campaigns Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Ana Aldazabal

Informed Immigrant Senior Associate

Susie Haslett

Director of Immigration Capacity Building