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