Ruth Igielnik
About Ruth Igielnik
Ruth Igielnik is a Staff Editor for News Surveys at The New York Times, where she focuses on election coverage and data analytics. She previously held various research positions at the Pew Research Center and other organizations, contributing to her expertise in polling and public policy analysis.
Current Role at The New York Times
Ruth Igielnik serves as a Staff Editor for News Surveys at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on analyzing and interpreting election polls, contributing to articles related to polling and election data. She collaborates with other editors and analysts to enhance election coverage, ensuring that the information presented is accurate and insightful. Her work involves managing projects related to election data analytics, which plays a crucial role in informing the public about electoral trends.
Experience at Pew Research Center
Igielnik worked at Pew Research Center for a total of four years, from 2015 to 2022. She began as a Research Associate from 2015 to 2018, where she contributed to various research projects. She then advanced to the role of Senior Researcher from 2018 to 2022, focusing on in-depth analysis and reporting. Additionally, she was involved in Big Data Analytics for a year during her time at the center, which enhanced her expertise in data-driven research methodologies.
Previous Positions and Early Career
Before her tenure at Pew Research Center, Igielnik held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Assistant Analyst at Peter D. Hart Research Associates from 2008 to 2009 and as an Assistant at SKDKnickerbocker from 2009 to 2010. She also served as an Assistant Analyst at Greenberg Quinlan Rosner from 2010 to 2013. Her early career included an internship at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007, where she gained valuable insights into governmental processes.
Educational Background
Ruth Igielnik earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis from Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, completing her studies from 2013 to 2015. This educational foundation provided her with the analytical skills necessary for her roles in research and data analysis.