Erica was born and raised in McAllen, Texas. She is one of five daughters of Abdala (Lalo) and Alma Kalifa. Together with her husband, Marcos Lopez, and three children (two current McAllen ISD students and one graduate), they live in OldeTowne, McAllen. She graduated from McAllen Memorial High School, received her bachelor’s degree in business human resources at Texas A&M University in College Station and her master’s in business administration from the University of Texas-Pan American. Erica served on the McAllen ISD Board of Trustees from 2011-2015 and as President of the board from 2014-2015. Erica has been a licensed Texas real estate broker for 20 years and a property tax consultant, along with husband, at their small business, 956 Property Tax Consultants located in McAllen.
Education
BBA: Texas A&M University
MBA: University of Texas-Pan American
Member of
City of McAllen • Planning and Zoning – Advisory Board Member 2022 -2023
Friends of IB Lamar Academy • Parent Organization – President 2021-2023
The Texas Lyceum • Alumni Member 2013 - Present
March of Dimes - Walk for Babies Past Event Chair 2015
American Cancer Society - Cattle Baron’s Ball Past Event Chair 2013
2013 - Founder of RGV Community Closet
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Past McAllen ISD Board Member 2011-2013
TASA 2012 - Outstanding School Board of Texas as McAllen ISD Vice President
RGV Food Bank Board of Director Member 2012
Founder of Sigma Lambda Gamma Hispanic Sorority at Texas A&M University 1999
