Alura has lived in Scarborough since 2008 and works for the civil litigation law firm, St. Lawrence Barristers LLP. She lives in Rosewood and is the current president of the Scarborough Rosewood Community Association. In her community involvement, she has recognized that the voices of residents are not always heard and she works to create a more inclusive community and bring attention to community needs. She has also worked with several community associations to form the Community Associations of Northern Scarborough and in 2019 was involved in the Save the Grace campaign.