Growing up in Indonesia, Eliza competed nationally from junior through to senior level and played on the ITF Junior circuit. Her performance led her to the United States, where she earned a Division I scholarship to Chicago State University and was named Newcomer of the Year in the Mid-Continent Conference.

Eliza worked as a Physical Education teacher, mentored junior female athletes, and supported their competitive development. Since arriving in New Zealand, she contributed to major sporting events and supported tournament operations alongside Tennis New Zealand.

She is currently completing her Master of Sport, Exercise and Health with a specialisation in Sport Management, combining her high-performance background with a growing focus on leadership and programme development in sport.