Elda Plake has taken the position of Rockport Clinic Director. Originating from Mexico City, Elda has a bachelorβs in Social Work from Instituto PolitΓ©cnico Nacional de MΓ©xico. Working in social work for approximately 4 years for the jail. Elda came to the United States and went to Del Mar College to become a Medical Assistant then LVN. She is also a Licensed Podiatrist. Elda started her career with Coastal Plains in 2016 where she began as a Secretary out of the Taft Center. She transitioned to the Rockport/Aransas Pass Center as an Eligibility Specialist and led to her becoming the Assistance Program Manger for the Integrated Healthcare Expansion Project (IHEP). Elda has proven to be an asset to Coastal Plains. She is currently endeavoring towards a Masters in Business Administration. Elda currently along with Tim Johnston head the Early-Onset program for Coastal Plains.