About Emily Klement
Solving Challenges. Training. Inspiring.
Dr. Klement’s core values include courage, creativity, fearlessness, honesty, and kindness in all things. She believes in organizing collaborative teams for the greater good, solving challenges instead of living in stagnation, and influencing individuals to become their best selves. Her determination to improve organizations and individuals has led to the development of projects and programs that have become state and national models for success.
Emily Klement’s deep belief in the power of education has led her to earn a B.S. in Education and Communications, a M.Ed. in Counseling, and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from the University of North Texas (UNT). She also holds a Leadership Certificate from Harvard University with an emphasis in building strengths in higher education leadership. Her commitment to her profession and community include the following:
Serving as the chair of UNT Alumni Association
Serving as an adjunct professor at UNT specializing in community college leadership, economic development, and teacher education
Serving on various local, state, and national boards
Receiving numerous awards and recognitions for her work in education, campus development, and economic impact programs
Emily Klement is a life-long Texan with a heritage from rural North Texas. Her passions for the land, the communities, and the people come from her roots and faith. She cares deeply about her family, and her greatest joys are her children and grandchildren. She and her husband continue their legacy of agriculture on their farm in Muenster, Texas.
Dr. Klement Goes to Harvard
Presenting workshop for Texas Tech University Women in Leadership Conference
Emily with Graham Community Members
Rural Community College Day in DC
Dr. Emily Klement, UNT Board Chair with Dr. Neal Smatresk, President of University of North Texas
State Capital, Austin
Services
Emily understands the unique challenges faced by schools, leaders in education and in the not-for-profit world.
Consulting
Educational Institutions
(Higher Education and K-12)
Non-Profits
Coaching & Training
Teams
Institutions
Individuals
Speaking
Professional Public Speaking
Inspirational & Educational Presentations
Keynote Speaker
Presentations, Workshops & Professional Speaking Topics
Presentations
New Directions for Community Colleges
Chapter author: Rural Community Colleges edition, Fall 2019
Navigating the Funding Maze for Community Colleges
Shared Governance in Texas Community Colleges
Civic and Community Responsibilities and YOU
Developing Satellite Campuses
Institutional Factors that Explain the Low Transfer Rates of Hispanic Community Colleges to Four-Year Institutions
Dissertation published, 2012
Community Colleges and Partnerships: No Longer an Option
It’s Not Far to the Top When We Fly ‘Up’ Together
Presentation based on Principles of OZ: Leadership & Accountability
Pathways and Potholes: AAS to BAAS Transfer Maps
Orange Revolution
Retreat Organizer & Presenter on Organizational Leadership
Her Story: The Paths We Took to Become Higher Education Leaders
Texas Women in Higher Education Regional Conference
Looking Through Our Students' Eyes
On innovative pathway maps for community college student transfer programs
Rural Poverty Roundtable Presenter
Hosted by U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services & The University of Wisconsin Institute on Poverty
Workshops & Topics
Poverty & Education
Women Leaders in Higher Education
Leadership
Organizational Leadership
Not-for-Profit Leadership Training
Civic & Community Responsibility
Governmental Relations
Legislative and Policy Committees, Austin and Washington, DC
K-12: Dual / Credit and Collegiate Academy Development
Chamber of Commerce Team Training Organizational Leadership
Civic & Community Responsibility
Presentation/Workshop: K-12
Mentorship and Sponsorship Training Programs for Aspiring Women Leaders
Testimonials
Find out what people are saying about working with Emily
“Dr. Emily Klement is a true champion for others – always looking for ways to better the lives of others especially when working in the rural communities. I have had the pleasure to work with Dr. Klement as she built strong partnerships in Graham, Texas to ensure that higher education was attainable to all their residents. Building strong collaborations with community leaders, Dr. Klement shared a vision for a community college in Graham to serve all residents no matter the socio economic status. Once the college became a reality, she continued to provide leadership to ensure that students had the necessary resources to be successful in their educational endeavors. From helping raise funds for scholarships, to partnering with Catholic Charities to bring additional case management for students, to collaborating with local non-profit to provide support, Dr. Klement was a true champion for students.”
“Emily is a tremendous advocate and leader for the UNT Alumni Association. Her knowledge of non-profit management and organizational leadership is unmatched in higher education and her unique ability to marry expertise with personality makes her the ideal ally for any organization. Her servant’s heart drives her passion for mentorship – hoping to leave the next generation in a better, more beautiful place.”
* “Perfect balance of reality and possibilities! Emily is the spark to encourage others to think more deeply; to consider multiple possibilities; and to pursue with determination one’s goals.”
* “Emily’s ability to listen, engage, and instill confidence in others is more than inspiring… it’s truly productive!”
* “Emily is one of the most creative partners I’ve ever had in higher education. She innately knows how to draw entities together to accomplish more than any one alone could do.”
“Dr. Emily Klement is a true professional who encourages people to reach their full potential. As a former school superintendent, I had the honor of working with Emily when she served as a school counselor. She has an uncanny ability to bring people together to achieve a common goal, and her work with public education, higher education, and the private/non-profit industry demonstrates her skill in developing others, especially those who work in leadership. She uses her talents to help others grow so that organizations, and the individuals who comprise them, can improve.”
“I have known and admired Dr. Emily Klement for over ten years. Together we have presented at conferences, managed a large federal grant, trained groups, bounced ideas off each other, and supported each other. As Emily has progressed through community college leadership and into the executive directorship of the not-for-profit Catholic Charities organization, I have been impressed with her tireless effort, devotion, and incredible empathy for individuals whose circumstances prevent them from achieving their highest potential. My association with Emily has been a professional learning experience and a personal pleasure. “