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

Communications

Communications Intern (Fall 2025)Washington, DC

Digital

Digital Campaigns InternLos Angeles, CA

Meet Our Team

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

Peter Mayer

Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Phillip Connor

Senior Demographer and Immigration Fellows Director

Elissa Johnson

VP, Criminal Justice Campaigns

Ama Akoto

Senior Program Associate

Bina Surgeon

VP, Chief Operating Officer

Felicity Rose

VP, Criminal Justice Research & Policy

Liza Cobey

Executive Assistant, Criminal Justice Reform

Scott Levy

Chief Policy Counsel

Tinsae Gebriel

Research and Policy Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Kenzi Laceste

Senior Product Manager

Juan Pachon

VP, Communications

Dawit Getachew

State Campaign Director, Criminal Justice Reform