Nia is a Planner at Arup, working on a range of projects including leisure schemes, flood risk management schemes and infrastructure projects across Wales and England. Nia works predominantly in Development Management, leading the preparation of planning applications, pre-application consultations and pre-application requests. Nia completed her MSc in Spatial Planning and Development in 2020 and became a chartered planner in 2023. She has been a volunteer for Planning Aid Wales since 2019, where she enjoys helping individuals, small businesses or charities needing advice on planning matters. Nia was awarded the Wales Young Planner of the Year in 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading and exploring new places!