Dr. Binna Lee served as a panelist at Lehman College, where she spoke to undergraduate and graduate students about her experience establishing and managing a private practice, as well as providing bilingual and culturally responsive speech-language pathology services. The talk focused on mentoring emerging clinicians and offering practical insights into transitioning from academic training to professional practice.
She further discussed the clinical, ethical, and business aspects of private practice, emphasizing the importance of strong clinical competency, evidence-based practice, and culturally informed assessment. Dr. Lee also highlighted the responsibility of bilingual clinicians to provide linguistically appropriate and equitable services to diverse communities.
Dr. Binna Lee spoke to graduate students at Teachers College, Columbia University about her journey through teaching and the doctoral program. She highlighted that teaching experiences can clarify one’s professional goals and help determine the most suitable academic environment, whether in research, clinical education, or teaching-focused institutions. She encouraged students to view teaching not only as a skill but also as a pathway to self-discovery and professional growth.
Dr. Binna Lee recently gave a talk for the Korean American Parkinson’s Support Group on how Parkinson’s disease can affect speech, voice, and communication in both Korean and English. She highlighted the value of speech therapy in maintaining clear, confident communication and shared practical strategies that help bilingual speakers in daily conversations. Her goal is to support individuals and families in staying connected and improving quality of life through effective communication.
Read the news article (in Korean) on Dr. Lee's talk at KAPSN:
https://www.kyocharoworld.com/fdhgdjbgf-hgfhdfhg-10
https://www.kyocharoworld.com/Chicago-Korean-Parkinsons-Group
Dr. Binna Lee delivered a guest lecture at the Department of Linguistics, University of Ottawa, on the topic of “Navigating the Journey of Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist” Drawing on her background in semantic linguistics and her clinical experience as a certified speech-language pathologist, Dr. Lee highlighted the vital connection between linguistics and speech-language pathology. She emphasized how a strong foundation in linguistic theory enhances the understanding, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders, underscoring the meaningful contributions linguists can make in the field of communication sciences and disorders.