Erika M. Balku Mba

Erika M. Balku holds an MBA and multiple certifications including CCISO, CISM, and CRISC. Currently serving as a CISO and Security, GRC Consultant at Robert Half since May 2023, Erika specializes in security program process analysis, design, and implementation based on the NIST CSF Framework for non-profit organizations. Previous roles include AVP of IT Security and HIPAA Security Officer at Bright Health, vCISO consultant at Protiviti, and various director-level positions at UnitedHealth Group, where responsibilities encompassed governance, risk, compliance, and security across multiple segments of healthcare technology. Erika's educational background includes an MBA in Healthcare Administration from the University of St. Thomas and a BSBA from the University of Denver.