Phoenix, Arizona

Our next stop was at the Arizona Listening Session where Arizona Representative Mariana Sandoval welcomed the Mexican-American Policy Alliance to the vibrant and diverse city of Phoenix. The session gathered an impressive and varied group of leaders from state, federal, and international sectors, and included partners from education, finance, nonprofit, and business communities—all united by a shared commitment to binational collaboration. 

At this listening session, participants emphasized the importance of cross-border partnerships, civic engagement efforts, and shared opportunities. Key takeaways included strong enthusiasm for expanding student exchange programs, strengthening trade and commerce, developing innovative financing solutions, advancing dual citizenship opportunities, and building workforce initiatives rooted in education.

2nd Listening session

Las Vegas, Nevada

At the Nevada Listening Session, State Senator Edgar Flores warmly welcomed the Mexican-American Policy Alliance to the vibrant and dynamic city of Las Vegas. The session brought together an impressive and diverse group of leaders from the state, federal, and international sectors, alongside partners from education, finance, nonprofit, and business communities—all united by a shared commitment to collaboration and progress. In attendance was the Consul of Mexico in Las Vegas, Patricia Cortés Guadarrama, as well as Nevada Secretary of State Francisco “Cisco” Aguilar. 

The listening session highlighted the importance of cross-border partnership, civic engagement, and shared opportunity. Key takeaways reflected strong enthusiasm for expanding student exchange programs, strengthening trade and commerce, developing innovative financing solutions, advancing dual citizenship opportunities, and building workforce initiatives rooted in education.

1st Listening session

Chicago, Illinois

The first stop in MAPA’s National Listening Tour was on November 20, 2025 in the City of Chicago. MAPA is grateful to our generous hosts, Senator Omar Aquino and Alderman Michael Rodriguez for allowing  us to share our vision  and strategize with  trusted allies in the City of Chicago. We convened over 30 elected officials, nonprofit, private and labor sector leaders and refined our mission and vision, as well as discussed what MAPA should be focusing on as an emerging organization. Participants shared their excitement for building support for binational work in Illinois and how this would benefit communities across Illinois.

Event: California–México Day Dinner
📅 Date: May 21, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Firehouse, Sacramento, CA
(Reception begins at 3:00 PM at the Capitol)

Join MAPA (Mexican-American Policy Alliance) for the California–México Day Dinner, an exclusive binational event welcoming a distinguished delegation of Mexican legislators to California. This evening of diplomacy and cross-border dialogue will feature California and Mexican leaders including:

• Speaker Robert Rivas

• Assemblymember David Alvarez – Chair, Select Committee on California–Mexico Affairs

• Senator Karina Ruiz

• Senator Juan Carlos Loera

• Diputado Aniceto Polanco Morales

The dinner follows a Capitol reception at 3:00 PM and serves as a platform to strengthen legislative and cultural ties between California and Mexico. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key policymakers and celebrate binational cooperation.