ABOUT THE U.S.-MEXICO FOUNDATION

The U.S. Mexico Foundation (USMF) is a binational non-profit organization dedicated to fostering cooperation and bilateral understanding between the United States and Mexico. Rooted in the North America Free Trade Agreement, the organization was founded in 2001 and began operations in 2004 with seed capital from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Carnegie Corporation and FUNDEMEX.

The USMF is governed by a binational board consisting of business and civic leaders, with extensive networks in the U.S. and Mexico. The USMF embarked on a new chapter in 2018, with a compelling agenda that prioritizes policy and advocacy. The organization is focused on creating new strategic alliances, educating important stakeholders, and providing a voice on the most relevant issues concerning the U.S.-Mexico relationship.

Our Vision is to be an effective bridge for greater binational understanding and cooperation, contributing to improved quality of life and social equity in Mexico.

Our Mission is to promote binational understanding and collaboration between the United States and Mexico.

We execute our mission in two different ways:
* Operating programs and creating research documents with recommendations.
* Promoting constructive dialogue on key topics of binational interest.

Meet the Team

  • Enrique Perret

    Managing Director
    BIO

  • Cynthia Martínez

    Chief of Staff
    BIO

  • Sofía Potes

    Research and Public Policy Manager
    BIO

  • Guillermo Peralta

    Public Diplomacy for USA and Operations Manager
    BIO

  • Paola Bertrán

    Communications BIO

  • Axel Cabrera

    Public Diplomacy for Mexico and Public Policy Manager
    BIO

  • Ana García

    North Capital Forum Operations Manager

  • Sally Shaw

    External Accountant
    Associate, YPTC

Board of Directors

  • Emilio Cadena

    Chairman of the Board - Prodensa

  • Madelka McCalla

    Vice Chairwoman of the Board - The AES Corporation

  • Alma Caballero

    Executive Committee, Fundraising (MX) - McLarty Associates

  • Héctor Luján

    Executive Committee, Governance and Nominating (MX) - Hortifrut

  • Jennifer Prescott

    Executive Committee, Programs (USA) - AWS

  • Sean Salas

    Executive Committee, Treasurer (USA)

  • Lourdes Aranda

    Board Member (MX) - Grupo México

  • Jon Barela

    Board Member (USA) - The Borderplex Alliance

  • Louise Blais

    Board Member (CAN) - Business Counci of Canada

  • Jesús Carmona

    Board Member (MX) - Schneider Electric

  • Marcelo Gaete-Tapia

    Board Member (USA) - Entravision

  • Susan Greenwell

    Bord Member (USA) - MetLife

  • Luis Gutiérrez

    Board Member (MX) - Prologis/Fibra Prologis

  • David Jiménez

    Board Member (MX) - Softtek

  • Pati Jinich

    Board Member (MX) - Chef & TV Host

  • Scott Myers

    Board Member (USA) - ICM Asset Management

  • Rolando Pablos

    Board Member (USA) - Cross-National Advisory Partners

  • Jeff Wilson

    Board Member (USA) - Devon Energy

  • Eduardo Canales

    Secretary

Advisory Council

  • Alberto Villarreal

    Nepanoa Consulting

  • Ana del Barrio

    WEF

  • Antonio Rojas

    Emant

  • Claudia Núñez Sañudo

    Fundación Amparo

  • Courtney Rosellini

    TE Connectivity

  • Daniel Bremer- Writing

    International Student House DC

  • Danielle Suber

    Emerson

  • Edgar Guillaumin

    Constellation Brands

  • Felipe Vallejo

    Bitso

  • Joel Abraham Enríquez

    Grupo Topaz

  • José Borjón

    Akin Gump

  • Libby Rosenbaum

    ACYPL

  • Puru Trivedi

    Meridian International Center

  • Ryan Croft

    Pacto

  • Victor André Gamas

    Nexus Global Ventures

  • Ximena González

    JP Morgan

  • Will Thompson

    DFC

Emeritus Board

  • Blanca Treviño

    President and CEO of Softtek

  • Carlos Gutierrez

    Co-Founder and Chairman, EmPath

  • Henry Cisneros

    Chairman and Founder, American Triple I Partners

  • Jonathan Hamilton

    White & Case

  • Jose Villareal

    Former Chairman of the USMF

  • José Antonio Fernández

    Chairman of the Board and CEO of FEMSA

  • Martha Smith

    Non-Profit Organizations

  • Raúl Rodríguez

    Senior Strategist at Vianovo