Sophia Aggelonitis was first elected to the Ontario Legislature to represent the people of Hamilton Mountain in October, 2007. Currently, she is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade (Small Business). In addition, Sophia is a member of the Standing Committee on Social Policy, the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs and was appointed by the Premier as the Chair of the Restaurant and Hospitality Caucus.

A successful small business owner, dedicated community volunteer and proud Hamiltonian, Sophia's career has centred on strengthening community through business. Combining these two passions, Sophia served on the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for four years before being elected president in 2007. In addition to being an active member of the Hamilton AM Rotary Club, Sophia has been involved in a variety of community organizations, serving on the boards of the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice fundraising committee, Theatre Aquarius, Canadian Club of Hamilton and Phoenix Place

The daughter of Greek immigrants, Sophia was raised in Welland and has been a proud resident of Hamilton since 1994.