Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Mary Frances Sermeño Franco Penavic was a devoted champion of the beauty of Mexican culture and a tireless advocate for strengthening the US–Mexico relationship. Her generosity of spirit, her faith in community, and her lifelong dedication to fostering greater understanding between nations continue to inspire all who knew her.

Your contribution will celebrate Mary’s legacy and help advance the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s mission of deepening dialogue and partnerships across the Americas.

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The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.

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