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Meet Elisa

With deep-rooted ties to Plano, Elisa Klein has demonstrated outstanding leadership in our community for years.

 

Elisa is ready to bring her extensive experience and compassion to Plano ISD and is dedicated to supporting and uplifting our students.

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Picture of Elisa Klein Candidate for PISD Trustee Place 6

FROM EL SALVADOR TO PLANO ROOTS

From an early age, Elisa recognized the vital role public education plays in preparing individuals for life. Her parents identified Plano as a leader in public education, leading Elisa to call it home since her teenage years. Her first job was working retail at Collin Creek Mall. Elisa is a proud graduate of Plano East Senior High School. Following high school, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from Texas Tech University. She later obtained a Master's in Public Affairs and Administration and a UX Design Certificate from Southern Methodist University. Elisa and her husband, Michael, met at Texas Tech and are proud to be raising their two kids in Plano.

Elisa graduating from Plano East

Elisa in her cap and gown after graduating
from Plano East Senior High School.

Leadership Plano Class 38

Elisa at her graduation for Leadership Plano Class 38.

EXPERIENCE

As the Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of MKC Create, Elisa comprehends the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.  

 

Her expertise in business strategy, contract negotiation, and project management, combined with years of volunteer service in Plano and Plano ISD, establish her as a strong leader in both business and the community. Elisa is a graduate of Leadership Plano Class 38 and found this experience invaluable in learning how to improve and impact her local community. Elisa has the grit to make tough decisions.

LEADERSHIP

Elisa's profound passion for education has driven her active involvement in various educational roles since 2005. Her experiences encompass roles such as:  ​​​

  • Plano ISD Education Foundation Board, Vice President 

  • SKI Plano  (Supporting Kids In Plano

    • ​Co-chair of Decor (2025) 

    • Event Chair (2024) 

    • Auction Chair (2023)​

  • North Texas Disability Chamber of Commerce (NTXDC), Executive Board Member

  • City of Plano Cultural Arts Commission, Commissioner

  • National Charity League, Golden Corridor Chapter

  • Plano Metro Rotary Club, Rotarian

  • Plano ISD Counseling & Social Work Services Advisory Council

  • Plano Chamber of Commerce 

    • Plano United Business (PUB) Mentorship Program, Mentor

    • Leadership Plano Class 38, Class Speaker at Graduation Ceremony

  • Texas PTA Life Member Award (2020)

  • Ten (10) years of Plano PTA service (from room parent to President)​ at Bethany Elementary School, Mathews Elementary School, Schimelpfenig Middle School, and Plano ISD Academy High School

    • Recipient of National PTA Grant sponsored by Bayer: STEM + Families Science Festival

    • Operated PTA budget in surplus

  • Legislative Reading Clerk for Texas House Speaker, Tom Craddick Texas

  • NAACP of Collin County, Member

  • Management Assistant to City Council

  • City Business Development Specialist

  • City of Dallas, Contract Compliance

  • Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Vice President of Standards

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Elisa, serving as Reading Clerk, at the podium with Chief Clerk Robert Haney and Sargeant at Arms at the Texas House of Representatives. 

Elisa's Experience in Pictures

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