Mark Bourdenko is a Senior Partner in Strategic Transformation. He advises healthcare leaders on enterprise strategy, partnerships, service line growth, value-based care, workforce planning, and health equity. His clients span leading academic health systems, community health systems, children’s hospitals, health plans, senior services organizations, and private equity investors.
Mark’s recent work includes developing the enterprise strategy for a large multi-state health system; conducting a partnership search and strategic diligence for a regional health plan; developing a five-year strategic plan for a leading children’s hospital; and supporting a joint venture to expand pediatric care. He has also worked extensively with healthcare organizations to improve access, outcomes, and equity for the communities they serve.
Prior to joining Chartis, Mark worked in K-12 education, where he focused on improving academic outcomes for students in underserved communities. He co-founded and co-designed a math tutoring program serving 480 students across four high-poverty turnaround schools. The site he managed outperformed all schools in a 26-school network, with student math ability growing by an average of 1.9 grade levels in one school year.
Mark frequently presents on healthcare strategy to board audiences and industry organizations. His perspectives have been featured by Becker’s Healthcare and The Governance Institute.
Based in Chicago, Mark is committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes in his community. He serves on the board of The Boulevard of Chicago, a medical respite care provider for people experiencing homelessness who are recovering from illness or injury.
Mark holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He received a Bachelor of Arts with general honors in economics and political science from the University of Chicago.
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