Chief People Officer

Bonnie Bystrek serves as chief people officer of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. As a member of the executive leadership team, Bonnie leads CareQuest Institute in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing culture that aligns with the mission and values. She also drives initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent while championing employee well-being, diversity, equity, belonging, inclusion, and innovation.

Bonnie has more than 25 years of experience leading human resources strategy across diverse industries, including financial services, technology, health care, and professional services. Before joining CareQuest Institute, Bonnie served as interim chief human resources officer at WellSense Health Plan, where she led the People and Culture function for 1,100 employees during a period of significant growth.

Bonnie earned her bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Connecticut and her master’s degree in human resources from Northeastern University.