Wittenburg's knowledge in social policy
research, pursuit of an evidence base to inform policy reforms, and
business development expertise will further strengthen Westat's
strategic goals.
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Westat welcomes David
Wittenburg, PhD, to our team as the new Social Policy and
Economics Research Practice Director. His experience in program
evaluation, expertise in interventions that promote employment for
people with disabilities, and reputation as a compassionate leader
make him a valuable addition to Westat's senior leadership
team.
Dr. Wittenburg worked at Mathematica from 2005 to 2024 where he
served in roles as a Senior Director for Disability Research, a
Health Director, and, most recently, as a Senior Fellow. He has two
decades of experience in program evaluation for federal agencies,
including the Social Security Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He is
known for fostering a collaborative culture of inclusion and
professional growth.
Dr. Wittenburg has a PhD in Economics from Syracuse University, as well as a BA in Economics
from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
He led Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)—Mercer Burlington
as Co-President of the board during a period of stabilization and
growth over the past four years. He was recognized for his
leadership at the state and local level in a ceremony on
May 2, 2024. He also served as an
expert panel member to support SSA disability programs for two
different panels for the National Academies of Science,
Engineering, and Medicine over the past decade.
"We're excited to welcome David to our team, where his
reputation for excellence and inclusiveness is a perfect complement
to our strategic goals and will help to continue to guide our
Social Policy and Economics Research work toward impactful
solutions for our clients," notes Scott
Cody, MPP, Senior Vice President and Sector Lead, Human
Services.
About Westat (www.westat.com)
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analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications. Our
evidence-based findings help clients in government and the private
sector accelerate advancements in health, education,
transportation, and social and economic policy. Since 1963, our
dedication to improving lives through research and our approach to
projects grounded in investigative curiosity, equity, statistical
and data rigor, adaptive methods, and advanced technology are why
clients find exceptional value in our work.
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