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Chief Executive Officer of HOPE Cape Town Association
After obtaining both her B.Sc (Psychology) and MB.Ch.B. degrees at the University of the Free State she moved to Cape Town at the end of 2002 and completed her medical internship at New Somerset Hospital during 2003. It was here where she developed a keen interest in the management of HIV.
In 2004, she started the ARV unit at Wesfleur Hospital in Atlantis where she had performed her Community Service year. She remained in charge of this unit until 2013.
She obtained a certificate that is co-certified by Yale and FPD in Advanced Health Management (2009) and a diploma in HIV Management through The College of Family Physicians of South Africa (2015).
In 2013, she joined the HOPE Cape Town team as Program Coordinator, overseeing all projects and was involved in the day-to-day management of the organisation.
She was appointed as CEO of the HOPE Cape Town Association in September 2021 and in this role will oversee the daily operations of the organisation and shape the overall vision and strategic plan.
Programme Manager
Liaison Officer
Tonia has a BA Honours degree in Political Studies from UWC and has over 10 years’ experience working at various NGO’s within the social service, policy-making and conservation areas. She has mainly occupied positions of administration, coordination, and donor management. Through her studies, her time spent on a medical mission in Malawi in the last year of university, and subsequent places of employment, her love and interest for community development ensued. Tonia joined the Hope Cape Town team in July 2024 as the Liaison Officer, primarily responsible for guest relations and venue management.
Financial Accountant
HOPE Cape Town Trust office administrator
Antonia, who studied at UWC, joined HOPE Cape Town in August 2024 in the position of HOPE Cape Town Trust Office Administrator. She previously worked as an Administrator and Facilitator at an NPO called Masithembele, demonstrating her experience in providing services to the community. Prior to this, she worked as a frontline receptionist, administrator and HR Assistant at large companies such as Group Five and Vunami Fund Managers which contributed to her development into an experienced and seasoned communicator.
Antonia developed a passion for helping others and has worked hard to translate this passion into meaningful interventions and actions that benefits her previously disadvantaged community. She is very much involved with NPOs that work to uplift the disabled and disadvantaged communities, and in this role, she is also a patron of an NPO called The Brain Injury Trust, which provides services to clients with Traumatic Brain Injuries. The services she provides here, includes taking care of and pampering the Care Givers of Traumatic Brain Injury survivors, and to arrange outings and fun days for the survivors themselves.
HOPE to Home Coordinator
Sonia Daniels started to work at HOPE Cape Town in April 2010. She is the Care and Support Coordinator at the Paediatric Wards of the Tygerberg Hospital. Sonia counsels mothers and caregivers and does group talks on a number of HIV related subjects. Additionally, Sonia is also involved in the volunteer and elective student programme and works closely with the PR office of the Tygerberg Hospital.
HOPE Cape Town Doctor
Ana completed the required 2 year internship at the Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex in KwaZulu Natal in 2007-2008. She then completed her community service year in Tintswalo Hospital, Mpumalanga, rotating through 6 months of Adult Internal Medicine (including TB wards, clinics and psychiatry) and 6 months in Accident & Emergency. After a short break to travel in South America, Ana took up a post as a Senior House Officer in paediatrics at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, Cape Town, in 2010-2011. After completing her DCh, she moved to Michael Maphongwana Community Health Centre in Khayelitsha, where she practiced as a Family ARV Medical Officer from 2012-2014. During this time, she initiated the adolescent ARV service at the clinic. Ana took a month sabbatical to join an internship at the International House of Prayer, Kansas City, MO, USA in 2015. Upon returning from the States in October 2015, Ana joined the team at HOPE Cape Town as a part time Medical Officer.
Social Worker
Clinical Nurse Practitioner and Operational Manager
Auxillary Social Worker
Programme co-ordinator
Born in the Eastern Cape, Verdene is passionate about mental health and social research. Her passion for mental well-being was further sparked after obtaining her bachelor’s degree in psychology. Thereafter she gained experience working in trauma crisis counselling, suicide prevention and substance abuse recovery. In 2019 she entered the world of social research where she worked as a research assistant and coordinator on various TB, HIV and mental health research projects across the country. She remains immensely thankful for the NGO’s, psychiatric and research institutions, where she gained valuable career experience which shaped and prepared her for her exciting new journey at HOPE Cape Town.
Grade R Educator
PlayLab Facilitator
Miné is an Occupational Therapist, with a special interest in Early Childhood Development. She is absolutely passionate about the power of play! Miné graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand (BSc. OT) in 2007, and worked in the public health sector, at Chris Hani Baragwaneth Hospital. After she moved to Cape Town, in 2010, Miné worked with children with physical disabilities and supported caregivers and educators through community development programs. She completed a post graduate qualification in Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT). Miné has also worked in the private sector as a paediatric Occupational Therapist.
She joined HOPE Cape Town in 2024 as the Play Lab Coordinator, and is responsible for the initiation and coordination of various activities that facilitates playful learning, and supports caregivers and educators to connect with their children through play
Teacher’s Assistant
Maintenance & Technical
Co-ordinator/Librarian
The Nex-Indawo Yethu campus
General Worker
The Nex-Indawo Yethu campus
General Worker
The Nex-Indawo Yethu campus
