Bianca Wirth
Quantitative Researcher
San Diego,CA
Summary
Proficient in quantitative statistical methods, including spatial analysis, survey design, and proficiency in Stata, R, and Qualtrics. Research expertise in law enforcement, immigration, immigration policy, and 'crime and place'. Strong publication record demonstrating writing, editing, and project management skills. Experience developing survey instruments and conducting in-person qualitative interviews.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Penn State
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Conducted research with faculty members across the Criminology, Sociology & Demography, and Political Science departments.
- Developed and implemented research projects.
- Cleaned and coded data to conduct analyses using various linear and non-linear regression models and spatial regression models.
- Developed and implemented a nationally representative survey of local political leaders.
- Presented research findings at various conferences.
- Submitted grant applications.
Mgr. of Client Relations
Care Solutions, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed employees on Client Relations team including assisting staff with client calls, managing technical issues with the IT staff, and working directly with large clients.
- Wrote client contracts.
- Attended client planning meetings and communicate updates to Client Relations team.
- Wrote, reviewed and finalized client contracts.
- Supervised implementation of system customizations for large clients.
- Compiled monthly reports created for company leadership.
- Oversaw compliance of IACET Accreditation Standards implementation.
Dir. of Consulting Services
Turknett Leadership Group
Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed consultants' calendars and assist with creating custom development programs for clients.
- Created assessment batteries and reports across clientele and analyzed report data for various companies.
- Administered annual surveys, analyzed surveys results, and created reports for clients.
- Met with clients to discuss future opportunities for personal and organizational development.
Education
Ph.D. - Criminology, Demography
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA08-2025
Master of Arts - Criminology
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2013
Skills
- Data analysis
- Research methodologies
- Survey design
- Project management
- Statistical modeling
- Team collaboration
Peer Reviewed Publications
- Wirth, Bianca, Evans, Megan, 2024, From an Election to an Insurrection: Comparing Sentiment Shifts in the #DefundthePolice and #DefendthePolice Networks on Twitter., Plos One, 1-20, 10.1371/journal.pone.0289041
- Wirth, Bianca, Baumer, Eric, 2024, Immigrant Threat or Institutional Context? Examining Police Agency and County Context and the Implementation of the 287(g) Program., The Sociological Quarterly, 1-21, 10.1080/00380253.2024.2304335
Other Experience
- Conference presentations
- Guest researcher, Max Planck Institute for Demography
- Fellow, National Institute of Justice (Award No. 2019-RCX-0057)
Affiliations
- Peer reviewer, Criminology, Plos One, TSQ
- Coding & Data Committee
- Recruitment Committee
- Graduate Student Advisory Committee
Teaching
- Graduate teaching assistant, Survey Methods: Survey Design
- Graduate lecturer, Statistics I Coding Lab
- Undergraduate teaching assistant, Criminology Research Methods
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Penn State
08.2019 - 08.2025
Mgr. of Client Relations
Care Solutions, Inc.
11.2016 - 06.2019
Dir. of Consulting Services
Turknett Leadership Group
01.2014 - 06.2016
Ph.D. - Criminology, Demography
The Pennsylvania State University
Master of Arts - Criminology
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Georgia
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