Public Art & Organizational Leadership

Cocodage’s leadership approach is grounded in executive experience guiding complex nonprofit initiatives. As Executive Director of the Chicago Public Art Group, Chantal Healey oversaw a network of more than 40 artists, managed major citywide initiatives, and stewarded projects from early planning through long-term public impact. This work included strategic planning, funding oversight, and collaboration with civic agencies, business leaders, and community partners.

Cultural Preservation & Stewardship

Cocodage’s work is grounded in experience stewarding projects with cultural, civic, and historical significance. This includes Healey’s leadership of the conservation and relocation of a historic labor mural, navigating regulatory requirements, stakeholder interests, and long-term preservation considerations to ensure its successful installation at the Chicago Teachers Union headquarters.

Community-Based Leadership

Cocodage’s perspective is informed by experience building and guiding mission-driven organizations. This work involved organizational development, program leadership, and creating sustainable structures to serve participants over time.

Advocacy & Development

Cocodage draws on experience helping artists and organizations secure the resources and partnerships needed to bring ambitious projects forward. Healey supported multimillion-dollar initiatives by developing funding strategies, engaging civic leaders and institutional partners, and strengthening the relationships that allow projects to move from concept to realization.

Coaching & Facilitation Experience. 

Healey is passionate about helping others reach their full potential, dreams or goals. As a leadership trainer, facilitator, counsellor in law, individual and team coach, Healey’s deep curiosity, love of learning, and growth mindset shapes how she coaches individuals and facilitates groups. Her approach is grounded in over a decade of convening diverse stakeholders across the arts, culture, and community development sectors — from government officials and philanthropic funders to grassroots artists, culture bearers, board members, staff, and community-based organizations. She brings a structured yet adaptive style that balances strategic focus with genuine listening, ensuring that every individual voice at the table shapes the outcome. Accreditation in coaching includes a certificate as an Upside Catalyst Coach.