DEENA BALAKRISHNAN

CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

Ms. Deena Balakrishnan is a researcher in psychology and an established consultant psychologist currently practicing in Trivandrum. She helps individuals to succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

A professional with over eight years of rich experience in this discipline; she started her career as a corporate trainer for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). She is also an ad hoc trainer and consultant psychologist for Mindscape Counseling and Career Guidance Centre, Trivandrum. Prior to which, she was serving as a lecturer at Bethany Navajeevan College, Nalanchira, Trivandrum. She was also appointed as the subject expert for Psychology by the Kerala University of Health Science Thrissur, during her tenure at Bethany Navajeevan College.

Her experience is branched out in the fields of Organizational Behavior & Hypnotic Sales, L&D, Faculty Development Programs, Corporate Trainings, Career Guidance, and Counseling.

She happens to be a University rank holder (2nd Rank, University of Kerala) and has received her MPhil, Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kerala. She has been the resource person for various National and International Seminars and has been trained from Christian Counseling Centre (CCC) Vellore.

She has conducted many Workshops for Practitioners, Corporate Professionals, Bankers, Teachers, Students, Parents and General Public.

MONA YOUNIS

Manager International Operations

Ms. Mona Younis possesses over seven years’ experience in digital marketing, customer support, and media management. As the ISAC’s Manager International Operations, Mona ensures international operations smoothly and effectively. In this role, she manages and oversees all aspects of our international operations.

She is also responsible for providing assistance to all operational aspects of our overseas business development activities. In addition, Mona provides digital marketing support for various facets of the ISMI’s member service and development activities. She coordinates as well as assists with the planning and organization of special events at ISAC.