She is employed at the psychology department of 1 Military Hospital where she conducts research that assists in the academic advancement and service delivery of the neurological rehabilitation multidisciplinary team. Her academic qualifications include: BSc Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology; BSocSci (Hons) Psychology; and MA Research Psychology – all obtained at the University of Pretoria. She is also currently enrolled for a PhD in Psychology (University of Pretoria) focusing on the growing field of the neuropsychological effects of aging with HIV. Phenyo was a participant in the Social Brain Session of the Brain Colloquium.