He is a graduate of Harvard University, where he studied African history, and Northeastern University School of Law. Mark is active in Habitat for Humanity's Global Village affordable housing program. He had the chance to visit Cameroon this year, traveling with his son Sam to participate in a Global Village building project near Bamenda in Northwest Cameroon. While in country, he was able to travel with Breaking Ground's Paul Zangue and visit a number of Breaking Ground projects.