Jessica Zhu
About Jessica Zhu
Jessica Zhu is a Research Assistant currently interning with the Defense Team for Jakup Krasniqi at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. She has held various roles in journalism and research, including Managing Editor at The Stanford Daily and Research Assistant at the Immigration Policy Lab.
Current Role at Kosovo Specialist Chambers
Jessica Zhu is currently an intern on the Defense Team for Jakup Krasniqi at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to legal research and analysis of witness testimonies. Her work is based in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, where she has engaged in both remote and in-person activities, including a stint from June to September 2022.
Experience at The Stanford Daily
Jessica Zhu serves as the Managing Editor of the Summer Journalism Workshop at The Stanford Daily. She has held this position since 2020, overseeing the workshop's operations and contributing to the development of journalism skills among participants. Her involvement spans four years, indicating a commitment to fostering journalistic education.
Educational Background
Jessica Zhu studied at Stanford University, where she pursued a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Human Rights, and French from 2020 to 2024. Prior to this, she attended San Jose City College from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she participated in the Yale Young Global Scholars program in 2019, focusing on Politics, Law, and Economics.
Previous Leadership Roles
Before her current positions, Jessica Zhu was involved with Girls Learn International as a Chapter Leader and Norcal Student Advisory Board Officer from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, she contributed to initiatives aimed at promoting education for girls and advocating for their rights.
Research Assistant Role at Immigration Policy Lab
Since 2022, Jessica Zhu has worked as a Research Assistant at the Immigration Policy Lab. In this capacity, she engages in research activities that support the lab's mission to improve immigration policy through data-driven insights.