Sophie Ndhlovu joined ISLA in December 2015 after working with the Tshwane Leadership Foundation, previously known as PCM. During her time there, she held various positions, including Office Manager and Events Coordinator. One of her significant achievements was organizing the annual community festival in collaboration with the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and coordinating month-long public viewing events for the 2010 World Cup.

Prior to her role as Programmes Coordinator at ISLA, Sophie worked for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation as the Events, Fundraising, and Relationship Coordinator. Currently, as the Senior Operations Coordinator, she provides administrative, operational, and programmatic support to the Operations Directorate while also overseeing processes and standards for other coordinators.

Sophie holds a diploma in Psychology, specialising in General, Child Development, and Industrial Psychology. She is also pursuing further studies in Psychology, Project Management, and Theology.