For Sophon, DDAlliance is our space. Peers are equal, and we should cherish peer relationships as we build rapport. She would like all peers at DDAlliance to feel included, accountable, and comfortable to be themselves and support each other. She believes we can overcome stigma and create change by sharing stories and experiences.

Currently, Sophon is a Peer Mentor, Researcher and Facilitator with the Khmer Peer Café. She is also a member of the Villawood Housing Committee and Villawood Alliance Craft Group. Previously, she volunteered with St Mary Mackillop Place and attended Josephite Companion Bankstown Central Group.

Sophon enjoys gardening, learning new languages, swimming, and singing hymns and Khmer poems. She speaks Khmer, Vietnamese, English and Teochew Chinese.