Katharine Bertani

Katharine Bertani is a seasoned healthcare administrator currently serving as Vice President of Administration at Northwestern Medicine since July 2012, overseeing strategic planning and philanthropy operations. Prior to this role, positions at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital included Director of Strategy and Director of Women and Children's Service Line, with a notable managerial role in transitioning to a new 288-bed pediatric hospital. Earlier experience at The University of Chicago Hospitals involved key positions such as Assistant Director of Planning and Managed Care, contributing to strategic planning and contract negotiations that enhanced revenue. Katharine holds a Master of Public Policy with a concentration in Health Policy from the University of Chicago and has completed the Leadership Development Program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.