Wittney Tabackman
About Wittney Tabackman
Wittney Tabackman is a Survey Analyst currently employed at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in public policy and data analysis, with previous experience at BBC Research & Consulting and the University of Virginia.
Work at Mathematica
Wittney Tabackman has been employed at Mathematica as a Survey Analyst since 2022. In this role, she regularly utilizes R, Stata, and PostgresSQL for data analysis. Her responsibilities include developing concepts, scripts, and tip sheets for data collection videos. Additionally, she conducts cognitive interviews during the pretesting stages of survey development and liaises with participants throughout the study implementation process.
Previous Experience at BBC Research & Consulting
Wittney Tabackman worked at BBC Research & Consulting in two capacities. Initially, she served as a Research Associate from 2020 to 2021 for one year in Denver, Colorado. Following this role, she held the position of Associate for seven months from 2021 to 2022, also in Denver. Her experience at BBC contributed to her analytical skills and understanding of research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Wittney Tabackman earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, studying from 2018 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Science from the University of Virginia, completed from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she participated in a Management Consulting program at iXperience in 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in public policy analysis and data-driven decision-making.
Teaching Experience
Wittney Tabackman served as a Teacher Assistant at the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy from 2019 to 2020 for nine months. This role involved supporting faculty and students in the academic environment, further enhancing her skills in communication and education.
Internship Experience
Wittney Tabackman has completed several internships that have shaped her professional journey. She interned at UCOOK as a Special Projects Intern in 2018 for one month in Cape Town, South Africa. Additionally, she worked as a Special Projects Intern at the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) in 2017 for three months in Denver. Earlier in her career, she was a Horseback Riding Instructor at Cheley Colorado Camps in 2016 for three months in Estes Park, Colorado.