Zoe Bonnell

Zoe Bonnell (International Development 2018) is a Research Analyst working for Itad, an International Development consultancy firm specialising in monitoring and evaluation services.

Alumna Zoe Bonnell seated on the grass, with legs crossed, smiling at the camera, with sea and sky background

Zoe's story

Zoe graduated in 2021 with a First in International Development. Before coming to Sussex, Zoe took some time to travel and gain on- the-ground development experience, living and working in Ghana as a trainee business consultant. This laid the foundation for her interest in African development. While studying at Sussex, Zoe worked as an Alumni Relations Connector and values the professional skills this gave her for transition into her current role at Itad.

You worked as a trainee business consultant in Ghana before coming to Sussex. How did your experience prepare you for your time at Sussex and your current role?

It taught me to take myself out of my comfort zone, which helped in making the transition to university. The experience also contributed to my current role through equipping me with skills such as intercultural communication, which helps me to work efficiently and respectfully with the wide range