Connie attended Queen’s University Belfast where she graduated with a degree in Politics and Philosophy in 2016.

Following university, she worked for a political party, and latterly shifted her focus to research as part of her role assisting the chair of the Northern Ireland Education Committee.

Connie progressed in her council career, serving as chair of the Corporate Services Committee and being promoted to her Party group’s Deputy Leader.

She was elected as an MLA in 2022. She has a keen interest in social justice and building a progressive society.