About the U.S.-Mexico Forum

U.S.-Mexico Forum members are individuals and corporations that provide general support to the policy research activities and programs of the Claudio X. González Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute. 

Members have access to center experts and guests and to policy briefs on developments regarding the U.S.-Mexico relationship.

Join the Forum

Sign up to join the U.S.-Mexico Forum. To learn more about forum membership benefits or for more information or questions, contact JP Gomez at [email protected] or 713-348-2649.

Membership Tiers

    Friend $2,500+

    Cost benefit received $100. Tax-deductible contribution: $2,400

    Membership benefits are for one individual:

    • Invitation to the annual Mexico Country Outlook event and reception, and complimentary copy of the annual “Mexico Country Outlook” report
    • Invitation to an exclusive annual Mexico Forum Luncheon and briefing on U.S.-Mexico relations and policies with CUSMX experts
    • Invitation to private briefings and exclusive events with center speakers and guests 
    • Corporate logo recognition on the Center's website, event slate, and quarterly newsletter
    • Complimentary parking at Center events
    Partner $5,000+

    Cost benefit received: $200. Tax-deductible contribution: $4,800

    Membership benefits are for two individuals:

    • All the benefits of the Friend tier (see above)
    • Invitations to private dinner and lunch meetings with visiting speakers and guests, following select Center public events at the Baker Institute
    • On-screen corporate logo recognition at Center events and on the Center's website 
    Director's Circle $10,000+

    Cost of benefit received: $250. Tax-deductible contribution: $9,750

    Membership benefits are for two individuals:

    • All the benefits of the Friend and Partner tiers (see above)
    • Opportunity to host a table for six people at the annual Mexico Country Outlook event
    • Opportunity to host Dr. Tony Payan or another center fellow or resident expert at your club, civic group, corporate meeting or private engagement
    Founder's Circle $20,000+

    Cost benefit received: $350. Tax-deductible contribution: $19,650

    Membership benefits are for two individuals:

    • All the benefits of the Friend, Partner, and Director’s Circle tiers (see above)
    • Reception with center leadership and experts, as well as Baker Institute leadership
    • Private briefings with Center experts
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