Sophie Donaldson

Sophie Donaldson has an extensive work experience in the field of planning and policy management. Sophie most recently worked as an Assistant Director of Transport and Place at the National Infrastructure Commission from September 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Principal Strategic Planner at the Greater London Authority starting from January 2023.

Before joining the Greater London Authority, Sophie worked at the West of England Combined Authority as a Strategic Planning and Planning Policy Lead from July 2019 until September 2022. Sophie also served as a Lead Planning Policy Officer at the same organization from January 2019 to June 2019.

In the past, Sophie worked at the London Borough of Newham as a Policy Manager from January 2016 to December 2018. Sophie also held the positions of Principal Planner from August 2010 to December 2015 and Senior Planner from July 2008 to August 2010 at the same organization.

Sophie's early career involved working as a Policy Planner at the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council from September 2006 to June 2008.

Overall, Sophie Donaldson has gained significant experience in planning, policy management, and strategic planning throughout their career.

Sophie Donaldson completed their education in a chronological order, starting with a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Geography from the University of Oxford, which they received between 1997 and 2000. Sophie then pursued a Master of Science degree in City and Regional Planning at Cardiff University from 2001 to 2003. Sophie later continued their studies at Cardiff University and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in City and Regional Planning from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, Sophie holds a certification as a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), although the specific details of when they obtained the certification are not given.