Sona Chambers holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Appalachian State University, a Women's Studies Certificate from Rutgers University and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science from Indiana University. She has worked full-time and served on several boards of trustees for numerous national not-for-profits. She has also worked as a contractor on environmental restoration projects in Alabama, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin for the US Army, US Navy, and the US Environmental Protection Agency. She worked as a volunteer for the US Fish and Wildlife Service for two summers, studying the effects for polychlorinated biphenols on migratory birds, while completing work on her master's degree.

Her work is dedicated to implementing the CPF board of trustees' vision of giving youth the opportunity to learn first hand about their natural environment through hands-on conservation and habitat restoration initiatives. Building partnerships with groups whose own mission is aligned with the Foundation's objectives carries out this vision. These include but are not limited to: Boys and Girls Clubs, Girls, Inc., Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Girl Scouts, Native American tribal communities, botanical gardens, zoos, environmental education and nature centers, national and local Audubon societies, community gardens, adopt-a-stream programs, and various governmental agencies.

Her strategic plan includes building both traditional and non-traditional alliances. Traditional alliances with professional teacher organizations like TeachNet, North American Association of Environmental Educators, National Science Teachers Association, National Education Association, Environmental Education Funders Forum, and Business for Social Responsibility, allow CPF to form relationships with potential grantees. Non-traditional alliances with Cartoon Network and CNN take the CPF mission to a global audience through banner ad placement and live media coverage. Captain Planet Appearances at national athletic events and recreational venues like the cruise and airline industries have resulted in peripheral projects like Captain Planet environmental education camps on Carnival Cruise Lines and increased awareness of International Migratory Birding Day at an Orioles baseball game.