Michelle Belakh

Senior at Stuyvesant High School with a 4.0 GPA, fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish. Experience includes legislative internships, medical assistance, and humanitarian aid. Passionate about using research and communication to help others. Aspiring public policy major focused on health equity in urban communities.

a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp

Highlights

Clinical Service:

300+ hours assisting geriatric patients at a Brooklyn family practice and a New Jersey adult‑day program.

Rhythmic Gymnastics:

USA Junior Olympics medalist and NY state champion; varsity athlete and youth coach.

4 Government Internships:

Councilman Brannan, Assemblyman Colton, Senators Krueger & Scarcella‑Spanton, TurnUp.org.

Languages:

Fluent in English, Russian, Spanish; experienced in cross‑cultural outreach.

Top Academics:

National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, 2× National Spanish Exam Gold Medalist.

Experience Snapshot

Legislative & Advocacy Work

  • Filed 300+ constituent cases on safety, traffic, sanitation, and housing; partnered with 10+ city and state agencies.

  • Drafted press releases, policy briefs, and mental‑health guides; phone‑banked 2,500 voters and earned TurnUp Relational Voter Registration certification.

black blue and yellow textile
black blue and yellow textile
Medical & Senior‑Care Support

  • Managed intake, chart updates, and lab scheduling for elderly patients, improving appointment efficiency.

  • Volunteered weekly at Forever Young Adult Daycare, assisting with medication organization and daily activities.

  • Founded the Ukrainian Aid Committee, coordinating with the Red Cross to deliver 450+ relief items.

  • Initiated “Bridges to Hispanic Heritage,” promoting cultural exchange and Spanish‑language immersion events.

Humanitarian Relief
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings

Activities & Leadership

Spanish National Honor Society

Peer tutor and cultural‑event organizer.

U.S. Senate Youth & Government Semifinalist

Debated federal legislation at state conventions.

Varsity Rhythmic Gymnastics & Coach

Mentor young athletes, plan training cycles, judge local meets.

Volunteer — Alice Tien for Civil Court

Voter outreach and event staffing.

Skills

Policy & Research

Constituent casework, legislative analysis, press‑release drafting.

Healthcare Support

Patient intake, EHR navigation, elderly‑care coordination.

Technical

Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, basic data visualization.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish (fluent).

Soft Skills

Bilingual customer service, public speaking, event coordination, time management.

Next Goals

  • Major in public policy with a concentration in health equity.
  • Intern with a city Department of Health community‑outreach team.
  • Scale Ukrainian Aid Committee into a student‑run nonprofit delivering quarterly shipments.
Michelle Belakh