Michelle Belakh

Freshman at Binghamton University, fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Her experience spans linguistic research, editorial writing, government internships, and community leadership. Passionate about the study of language structure, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics, she is pursuing a major in Linguistics to explore how language shapes culture, cognition, and civic life.

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Linguistics & Academic Leadership

Researcher, Binghamton University Source Project —

conducting a year-long, first-of-its-kind study at the intersection of stuttering, linguistics, and rhythmic gymnastics in collaboration with the head Speech-Language Pathologist, with findings to be presented at a conference in May.

Participant, Binghamton Linguistics Club —

engage in syntax, phonology, and discourse-analysis workshops.

Vice President, Binghamton Academic Hall —

oversee academic programming for 400+ students and liaise weekly with the Binghamton College Council.

Opinions Writer, Binghamton Pipe Dream —

published in print with strong readership and cross-platform engagement, including Instagram and Threads.

Editorial & Linguistic Work

Opinions Writer, Pipe Dream Newspaper

Published in Binghamton’s Pipe Dream in print, producing analytical essays and linguistics-themed commentary with strong engagement across Instagram, Threads, and other platforms.

Creator, Spanish-Language Linguistics Podcast

Created a Spanish-language linguistics podcast analyzing how language marginalizes immigrant communities, particularly regarding their use of traditional medicine.

Engage in phonology, syntax, semantics, and discourse-analysis workshops

Member, Binghamton Linguistics Club

Founder, Ukrainian Aid Committee

Coordinated the delivery of 450+ essential relief items to Ukrainian families, focusing on sustainable, community-driven support.

Founder, Bridges to Hispanic Heritage

Led cultural-exchange Spanish-immersion workshops designed to strengthen cross-cultural understanding and empower bilingual communication.

Center for Applied Linguistics

Engage in the Center for Applied Linguistics, studying biliteracy development frameworks and linguistically responsive pedagogy for emergent bilingual populations.

Academic Portfolio (Binghamton)

Authored an academic portfolio examining linguistic weaponization in gymnastics, titled “The Replication of Corporate Linguistic Systems of Exclusion in Gymnastics.”

Gale Startup Internship

Supported linguistically informed, audience-specific outreach connecting YC startup founders—including those from Gale, an immigration technology platform helping founders secure U.S. visas—with national hackathons and innovation networks.

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.

Binghamton Academic Hall — Vice President

Plan and facilitate academic events for 400+ students; serve as liaison to the Binghamton College Council.

Binghamton Linguistics Club — Participant

Engage in linguistic analysis, theory workshops, and collaborative discussions.

Binghamton University Chabad

Participate in cultural events and thoughtful conversations that explore Jewish traditions, identity, and community.

Binghamton Pipe Dream — Opinions Writer

Write editorial pieces on linguistics, culture, and public discourse for the campus newspaper, with articles published in print and widely shared on Instagram and Threads.