Elva is a pioneer in using improv to applied learning for Chinese language learners. Elva is a founding member of 芝麻控 Shanghai’s Mandarin language improv performance team. She works in small group coaching, presentation skills development, role-play, team building and communication skills development.

Elva used improvisational skills and philosophy as a successful sales person in multinational and local Chinese companies and provided a bridge between western and Chinese businesses.