Elvira is very passionate and active in the community. She is involved with a number of projects and clubs in the community and enjoys meeting new people from all walks of life.

Elvira is a proud member of the Newmarket Rotary Club which is involved in a number of community based projects. Rotary brings together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services within our greater community.

Elvira is heavily involved with Toastmasters International and is currently the President of the Auckland Toastmasters Club, which is one of the oldest and most distinguished clubs in New Zealand. To coincide with this Elvira teaches public speaking and effective communication to both Corporate Organisations and Professional Sporting Teams.

Among the highlights have been teaching the Auckland Blues, The Chiefs and the Warriors along with various ITM Cup Provincial Rugby Teams.

Elvira enjoys being involved with sport and doing arts and crafts in the community.