Sonja Smith

Sonja Smith is an accomplished Economic Development Officer with extensive experience in local government and economic partnerships. Currently serving at Nottinghamshire County Council since October 2018, Sonja previously held significant roles including Business and Skills Programme Manager at Derbyshire Economic Partnership and Partnership Research and Development Assistant at Bolsover District Council. Additional experience includes consulting at Enterprise Plc, serving as Regeneration Programmes Officer at Nottingham City Council, and working as Regeneration Assistant at East Midlands Development Agency. Sonja began their career as an Economic Development and Projects Assistant at Gravesham Borough Council. Academic credentials include a BA Hons in Geography from the University of Greenwich, earned between 1994 and 1997.