Mark Ishaug

CEO, Thresholds

Mark Ishaug has dedicated his career to advocating for the rights of stigmatized and vulnerable people. As the CEO of Thresholds, Mark has overseen expansive growth and a culture shift that embraces change, innovation, transparency, and, yes – love. Thresholds has been recognized for ten consecutive years as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. In addition, Mark serves on the boards of Dominican University, the Civic Federation of Chicago, the Alphawood Foundation, and the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, as well as on the Membership Committee of the Economic Club of Chicago and the Leadership Fellows Association Board of Leadership Greater Chicago. Before Thresholds, Mark worked as a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS as CEO of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Mark holds a master’s degree in political science from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame.