Esther Jin
@estherjin
Human-rights research and communications analyst shaping policy with evidence.
What I'm looking for
I’m a research and communications analyst focused on human rights and international policy. At Hudson Institute, I compile research briefs on human rights issues in East Asia and assist in organizing human rights advocacy meetings and roundtables. Previously, at African Strategic Threat Assessment Review, I conducted OSINT research on China’s military, infrastructure, and soft power investments in Africa and produced about ten research reports each semester.
I bring strong communications and delivery skills as well—building a WordPress website to facilitate event registration, managing social media accounts, creating content, and editing a weekly newsletter. I’ve also gained practical experience in cybersecurity assurance by assessing and analyzing cybersecurity policies at Help at Home Inc. to ensure alignment with risk management strategy and compliance requirements, while contributing to cybersecurity policy documentation and databases. In leadership roles, I’ve served as Editor-in-Chief for a student journal, overseeing issue production, selecting papers for publication, and managing a team of editors.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Intern
Hudson Institute
May 2026 - Present (2 months)
Compiled research briefs on human rights issues in East Asia. Assisted in organizing human rights advocacy meetings and roundtables.
Communications Intern
All Neighbors International
Jan 2026 - May 2026 (4 months)
Assisted in planning a religious freedom advocacy conference. Built a WordPress website to facilitate event registration.
Awareness Director
International Justice Mission chapter at PHC
Aug 2025 - May 2026 (9 months)
Organized one to two campus-wide events each semester to raise awareness about human trafficking. Contacted speakers, worked with a local anti-trafficking organization, and brought speakers to campus.
Analyst
African Strategic Threat Assessment Review
Jan 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 4 months)
Conducted OSINT research on China’s military, infrastructure, and soft power investments in Africa. Produced about ten research reports each semester.
Editor-in-Chief
The John Jay Journal of International Affairs
Jan 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 4 months)
Oversaw the production of one journal issue every semester. Selected papers for publication and managed a team of editors to ensure timely publication.
Communications Director
Alexander Hamilton Society chapter at PHC
Sep 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 8 months)
Content managed social media for club events. Assisted in planning four to six events each semester.
Marketing Intern
ChinaAid
Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)
Managed social media accounts and created content. Edited the weekly newsletter and assisted with in-person speaker events at the US Capitol.
Fundraising Director
International Justice Mission chapter at PHC
Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)
Organized one to two fundraising events each semester for club expenses and donations. Managed a team of three other fundraisers.
Staff Editor
The John Jay Journal of International Affairs
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Copy edited four articles each semester. Worked with editors and authors to correct grammar and formatting errors.
Cyber Risk and Assurance Intern
Help at Home Inc
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)
Assisted in assessing cybersecurity policies to align with the company’s risk management strategy and compliance requirements. Built cybersecurity compliance databases using software and updated documentation related to cybersecurity policies and assurance activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Patrick Henry College
Bachelor of Arts, International Politics and Policy
Activities and societies: Mandarin Chinese: Speaking ILR 5; Reading/Writing ILR 3 (May 2026). English: Native proficiency.
Earned a BA in International Politics and Policy at Patrick Henry College. Mandarin speaking proficiency is ILR 5, with reading and writing proficiency ILR 3 reported in May 2026.
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