our story

The relationship between many Southwestern States in the US and Mexico is not only rooted in geographic proximity but also in deep political, cultural, and economic ties. The Mexican-American Policy Alliance (MAPA), is a collaboration to strengthen cross-border ties between the US Southwest, in particular California, and Mexico. 

As corrosive forces elevate narratives of division, anti-immigrant sentiment, and polarization attempting to drive a wedge between Mexico and the United States, Southwestern states must lead the way towards a bold 21st century vision of collective prosperity, and cultural and economic integration with our neighbor to the south.

MAPA recognizes the critical importance of strengthening this partnership and working with Mexico's executive branch, strategic ministries, the Senate, and federal and local legislative bodies to enhance cross-border dialogue, build trust, and foster joint solutions to shared challenges.

our advisors

Our Advisory Board draws its members from diverse backgrounds to contribute insights on binational issues, facilitate partnerships, and help us shape policies that enhance collaboration and understanding between the Southwest US and Mexico.

Asm. David Alvarez,

Asm. David Alvarez,

Chair of California-Mexico Affairs Select Committee

Sen. Edgar Flores

Sen. Edgar Flores

State Senator, Nevada

Angelica Salas

Angelica Salas

Executive Director, CHIRLA

Jeff Penichet

Jeff Penichet

Board Member, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

Sen. Richard Polanco

Sen. Richard Polanco

Former State Senator, California

Rep. Mariana Sandoval

Rep. Mariana Sandoval

State Representative, Arizona

Sen. Catherine Miranda

Sen. Catherine Miranda

State Senator, Arizona

Efrain Escobedo

Efrain Escobedo

CEO, Center for Nonprofit Management

rep. Ramón Romero Jr.

rep. Ramón Romero Jr.

Texas State Representative, Chair of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus

Eduardo Garcia

Eduardo Garcia

Former State Assemblymember, California

Victor Manuel Perez

Victor Manuel Perez

Supervisor, Riverside County 4th District

Diana Alarcón

Diana Alarcón

Alternate Executive Director, World Bank

Javier Martinez

Javier Martinez

Speaker of the House, New Mexico House of Representatives

Martin Cabrera Jr.

Martin Cabrera Jr.

CEO & Founder, Cabrera Capital Markets

Cástulo de la Rocha

Cástulo de la Rocha

President and CEO, Altamed

Francisco J. Silva

Francisco J. Silva

President & Chief Executive Officer, California Primary Care Association (CPCA) Esq.

Affiliation provided for identification purposes only.

Sen. Celina Villanueva

Sen. Celina Villanueva

State Senator, Illinois

Sen. Omar Aquino

Sen. Omar Aquino

State Senator, Illinois

Contact us

360 E. 2nd Street
Suite 800
Los Angeles CA 90012

Info@mexampolicy.org