Phophi completed her BTech degree in Marketing Management at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. She has worked for Vodacom SA as a Project Coordinator supporting the Product Integration department for over 5 years. She joins BODRU as a Project Administrator of the CDC-funded Enhancing linkage to HIV care study that is being conducted in the uThukela District in Kwazulu Natal. In addition, she supports BoDRU in budget/financial management; JDE/supply chain management; HR matters and research.