BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — St. Kitts and Nevis public servant, diplomat and community advocate Sonia Boddie-Thompson has described her Chevening experience as a life-changing opportunity that continues to influence her professional journey and commitment to youth development. “Chevening, for me, is undoubtedly the gift that keeps on giving,” she declared. Boddie-Thompson received a Chevening Scholarship in 2011, allowing her to pursue a Master of Science in Public Administration at the University of Birmingham. She served as a Caribbean Community Youth Ambassador from 2013 to 2015 and later headed the Taxpayer Services Division at the Inland Revenue Department. Since the establishment of the St. Kitts and Nevis Chevening Alumni group in 2014, Boddie-Thompson has served as its leader.