Polina Zvavitch

Overview

Polina Zvavitch, PhD, is a Senior Research Associate for Education and Social Policy with nearly a decade of experience in applied research, quantitative analysis, and technical communication. Her work focuses on analyzing social trends, population dynamics, and family demography, with an emphasis on translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Zvavitch brings strong expertise in study design, data collection, data management, and advanced quantitative methods. She has extensive experience leading analytical efforts, overseeing data quality, and synthesizing findings into reports, publications, and presentations for a wide range of audiences. She is skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating complex research activities, and ensuring rigorous, high-quality deliverables across all phases of a study.

Education

• PhD, Sociology, University of Maryland
• MA, Sociology, University of Maryland
• BA, Sociology (minor in Mathematics), Ohio State University