Anika Balkan

Anika Balkan, an accomplished professional with an impressive background in thought leadership and DEI programming, has excelled in various roles within the realms of diversity, inclusion, and marketing.

Anika pursued her education with a High School Diploma from Deer Valley High School and furthered her academic journey by studying Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science at Sonoma State University.

Throughout her career, Anika held key positions in renowned organizations, including being the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at KAYAK and OpenTable, Director of Marketing and Sales at PCco.Handbags, Equality Programs Lead at Salesforce, Sr. Program Manager HR Strategy, Transformation, Community Activation at Walmart eCommerce, PR Coordinator for the Vice President of Communications and Corporate Communications team at Walmart eCommerce, and Public Affairs at US Army Corps of Engineers.

Her diverse experience showcases her expertise in implementing effective diversity and inclusion programs, driving marketing and sales initiatives, managing HR strategies, community activation, public relations, and corporate communications.

Anika Balkan's professional journey exemplifies a deep commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments while excelling in leadership roles across various sectors and industries.