Nafisa Nigmatova
About Nafisa Nigmatova
Nafisa Nigmatova is a dedicated student and professional currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International Studies with minors in Political Science and Spanish at the University of Kentucky. She has held various roles, including a Leadership Development Internship at the Special Collections Research Center and positions in food service and healthcare.
Work at RippleMatch
Nafisa Nigmatova holds a Leadership Development Internship position at RippleMatch, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she has contributed to various projects that support leadership initiatives within the organization. Her responsibilities include assisting in the development of finding aids and entering information into databases, utilizing her language skills to recognize and categorize materials.
Current Employment at Aramark
Nafisa Nigmatova has been working as a Food Service Associate at Aramark since 2021. This position is based in Lexington, Kentucky, where she has gained experience in food service operations. Her role involves providing customer service and ensuring the efficient delivery of food services.
Previous Work Experience
Nafisa has held various positions prior to her current roles. She worked as a Research Culture Writer at SRAS for two months in 2022, where she contributed to research and writing projects. Additionally, she served as a Russian Studies Research Assistant at the University of Kentucky for three months in 2022, assisting with research tasks. She also worked as a Barista at Starbucks for two months in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Nafisa Nigmatova is pursuing a Bachelor's degree at the University of Kentucky, majoring in International Studies with minors in Political Science and Spanish. She has been enrolled in this program since 2021 and is expected to graduate in 2025. Prior to her university studies, she completed her high school education at Lafayette High School, earning a Diploma of Education from 2017 to 2021.
Internship at Special Collections Research Center
During her Leadership Development Internship at the Special Collections Research Center, Nafisa Nigmatova was involved in several key activities. She evaluated items for preservation concerns and assisted in the development of finding aids. This internship provided her with valuable experience in archival practices and materials management.