Naghat is a Law and Accountancy graduate. Her current role at Glasgow City Council includes corporate policy, programme and project management. She previously worked on policy and strategy development, equality and diversity, transformation and change management, corporate governance and utilising project methodologies.
Naghat formerly worked in the Commission for Racial Equality and NHS24, specialising in equality and diversity. She is a carer for relatives who have disabilities. From 2018, Naghat has held public appointments with the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland and Care Inspectorate.
Since September 2021 she has been a non-executive member for Social Security Scotland. She has also been a committee member for the Client Protection Fund for the Law Society of Scotland. Naghat was the Scottish Asian Business Awards winner (2023) for her achievements in civil service/third sector.
