About the Forum

U.S.-Mexico Forum members are individuals and corporations that provide general support to the policy research activities and programs of the 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.

Scroll down to learn more about membership options or download the printable informational packet.

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Please contact Lisa Guáqueta at [email protected] or 713-348-2649 if you have questions.

Membership Levels

Friend $2,500+

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

Benefits are for one individual.

  • Invitation to 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
  • Logo recognition on the center’s website; and name recognition on event slate, and quarterly newsletter
  • Complimentary parking at center events

Partner $5,000+

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

Benefits are for two people. All the benefits of above levels, plus:

  • Invitations to private dinner and lunch meetings with visiting speakers and guests, following select Center public events at the Baker Institute
  • Invitation to the Baker Institute Fall Reception
  • 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.

Benefits are for two people. All the benefits of above levels, plus:

  • 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
  • Corporate logo recognition in the center’s quarterly newsletter

Founder’s Circle $20,000+

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

Benefits are for two people. All the benefits of above levels, plus:

  • Reception with center leadership and experts as well as Baker Institute leadership
  • Private briefings with center experts

 

Current Members

Mr. Roger González Lau

Anchorage Foundation of Texas

Mr. Alejandro Dabdoub

Mr. José A. Lima

Anonymous

Mr. David A. Gantz and Mrs. Catherine A. Fagan

Drs. Richard and Kaye Westmark