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Join the FWD.us team

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 (Summer 2026)Washington, D.C.
Press DirectorWashington, D.C.
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.
Meet Our Team

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

Josie Halpern-Finnerty
Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform
Dawit Getachew
State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform
Liza Cobey
Executive Programs Associate
Mark Delich
VP, Government Relations
Alison Silveira
Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Tinsae Gebriel
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Rena Karefa-Johnson
VP, National Initiatives
Ali Procopio
Director of Education & Workforce, Immigration
Jamil Hamilton
Manager, Criminal Justice Reform
Bina Surgeon
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Maria Praeli
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
Mary Erickson
Director of Operations