Jessica THORN, Bridges Weekly Intern. She joined our Organization through the Duke University Programme. Earned a Master of International Studies at the University of Otago and a Bachelor of Arts, Honours (First Class; Double Major - Political Science and Psychology) . Her thesis in gradute school concentrated on New Zealand’s approach to international health issues. Has been awarded the prestigious New Zealand Freyberg Scholarship to undertake doctoral studies at the University of Aberystwyth, Wales. She is a citizen of New Zealand.