After graduating with a degree in Zoology from Nottingham University in 2001, Connie worked as a conservation officer in South Africa for 6 months.

Following her return to the UK she worked for the Environment Agency for 18 months before moving to London and joining the charity sector. Before joining Ultimate Challenges, Connie worked as Events Manager at Mind, managing a huge range of fundraising events including overseas and UK challenges.

Connie has a keen interest in travel and sport, which has led her to take part in the Polar Challenge, a 350 mile race across the Arctic to the Magnetic North Pole. Unfortunately frostbite saw her turn round short of the finish line but it hasn’t diminished her desire for extreme adventure and she continues to plan new challenges.