The University of California (UC) has a long history of strong partnerships and innovative collaborative efforts with Mexico. In 2019, AlianzaMX was formed through the integration of three preexisting UC systemwide programs: the UC Institute for Mexico and the United States (UC MEXUS), the UC-Mexico Initiative, and Casa de la Universidad de California en Mexico (Casa de California). UC Riverside serves as the host campus for AlianzaMX. AlianzaMX fosters strategic alliances between the UC system and counterparts in Mexico – with universities, and with government, industry and communities on both sides of the border. We seek the development and diffusion of knowledge that addresses issues of mutual interest. We aim to educate and train the next generation of binational leaders. We want to be useful to decision-makers in both countries, translating our research, and expertise into improved public policies. We will serve as a model for binational collaboration – one that works in full and equal partnership between the University of California and Mexico. * Developing and sharing knowledge that addresses issues of mutual interest to Mexico and the United States. * Education and training of the next generation of binational leaders. * Translating research and expertise into improved public policies for decision-makers in both countries.