Elida was born and raised in La Campa and currently lives in a community about 30 minutes further up the mountain from La Campa called Caiquin. She is currently an elementary school teacher and is furthering her studies on weekends at a university in Gracias. She has served in a number of capacities in the educational system in Honduras and with other governmental agencies. She is the mom of three beautiful children and is a leader in her local church.