Debbie Crane-Aliseda has lived in McAllen for over 50 years. She attended Ben Milam Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Junior High, McAllen High School and the University of Texas.  Trustee Aliseda is married to Judge Ernest Aliseda. She is a retired business owner and a current full-time volunteer in the community. They have 5 children Cristina Aliseda (personal trainer in Houston), Nico Crane (McAllen Police Officer), Allie Crane (teacher in Houston), Sofia Aliseda (student at UTSA), & Natali Aliseda (student in MISD).  All of their children have or are attending McAllen ISD.  

Board Member of

• Girls and Boys Club of McAllen,

• Internal Museum of Arts & Science

• McAllen Education Foundation

• The Palms - RGV Theater 

• McAllen Kids Marathon

• McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Memorial Run

• McAllen Parks & Recreation

• Mayor's Wellness & Health Council

 Member of

• Homer Morris Middle School PTO

• Futuro McAllen

• Citizens League of McAllen

• Junior League of McAllen

• University of Texas RGV Dept. of Education Strategic Planning Committee

• TXFLC - Children at Risk

• Texas Association of School Boards