I don't know that she was not an elite, but my impression from body language of how she interacted with the working FA she wasn't.

Also as I said I wasn't next, i also happened to be in a EC seat so I didn't really care. Just thought that it was odd that they did it. it wasn't a full flight and we boarded quickly so the GA could have grabbed the next person without a delay.

If she was a elite more power to her and I'll shut up now.