The Returning Home / Global Careers Series of workshops is designed for Illini students who are interested in careers in their home country or abroad. Learn about opportunities in a specific field from a thought-leader from that country who would share insights about the field and offer their perspective on the transitions necessary for someone preparing to work in that country after having lived in the U.S. Registration is encouraged but not required/
Meet Beena Balakrishna
A Senior Associate at PwC, Beena Balakrishna brings over 7 years of experience in Financial Services and Data Analytics. A 2020 graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Master’s in Information Management, Beena specializes in regulatory reporting, data governance, and designing analytics solutions that deliver real-time insights. Her work spans U.S. and Indian markets, where she has successfully bridged the gap between technology and business while managing offshore teams. A former Board Member for UNICEF at Illinois, Beena is also a committed mentor and industry leader, known for organizing panels and events to promote knowledge sharing. She is excited to contribute to career development initiatives for international students at U of I.