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“I bring deep experience in illuminating systemic injustices and driving impactful strategies to address root causes of poor health.” -Cody, Principal Consultant
Welcome to UnTapped Consulting: Your Boutique Partner in Health-Related Project Management
At UnTapped Consulting, we are not just consultants; we are your strategic partners in project management. Our boutique agency specializes in empowering health-related businesses (hospitals, health departments, health plans, nonprofits, philanthropy, and government agencies) to address complex health and social issues by unlocking their full potential through tailored project management solutions.
Our Mission: Empowering Your Success
Our mission is to guide health-related businesses toward seamless project execution and, in doing so, unlock untapped opportunities for transformative growth. At UnTapped Consulting, we don't just manage projects; we foster a culture of innovation that propels our clients toward sustainable success.
Our Commitment: Authenticity and Integrity
Authenticity, integrity, and client success form the cornerstone of our approach. We are committed to being the catalyst for transformative and sustainable growth in every project we undertake. Your success is our passion.
Our Promise: Unlocking Potential, Delivering Excellence
Our promise encapsulates our dedication: "Unlocking Potential, Delivering Excellence: Your Project, Our Passion." It reflects our commitment to bringing out the best in your projects, ensuring they not only meet but exceed expectations. On time, in scope, and under budget.
Meet Our Founder & Principal Consultant: Cody McSellers-McCray, MPH, CHES
Guiding UnTapped Consulting is Cody McSellers-McCray, MPH, CHES. With a wealth of experience and expertise in public health. Cody is the driving force behind our commitment to excellence and client empowerment.
Ready to unlock the potential of your projects? Partner with UnTapped Consulting for strategic project management that goes beyond expectations.
Why UnTapped Consulting?
Welcome to UnTapped Consulting, where our name speaks volumes about our mission and values.
In a world where traditional labels like "Underrepresented", "Underserved", "Marginalized", and "Minority" have long been used to categorize individuals, we've chosen a different path. We believe in recognizing the strength, resilience, and untapped potential within every individual, regardless of background or circumstance.
Gone are the days of diminishing, belittling, and discriminating language. We refuse to perpetuate the notion of insufficiency and inadequacy. Instead, we embrace diversity in its entirety, understanding that it breeds creativity, innovation, and limitless possibilities.
At UnTapped Consulting, we champion inclusivity and equitable access to resources and opportunities. We reject the notion of individuals as charitable cases, understanding that everyone deserves a fair chance to thrive on their own merit.
Our name, "UnTapped", symbolizes the presence of undiscovered, invaluable resources within each person. It signifies untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. We believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and create meaningful change.
So, why "UnTapped"? Because we recognize that words hold immense power. By reframing our language and acknowledging the untapped potential within every individual, we pave the way for a more inclusive and empowered future.
Join us in embracing the strength of diversity and celebrating the untapped potential within us all.
That is UnTapped Consulting.
Welcome to a new era of possibility.
20+ years of leadership and consulting expertise
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Services
Strategic Planning
Our expertise in strategic planning and efficient project management ensures the seamless execution of health equity initiatives. From inception to completion, we pride ourselves on delivering projects on time, within budget, and in scope.
Program Design, Implementation, & Evaluation
We specialize in designing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs with a focus on equity and cultural responsiveness. Our approach ensures inclusivity by tailoring programs to meet each community's unique cultural needs.
Strategic Alliances & Cross-Sector Partnerships
We specialize in cultivating strategic alliances that harness diverse stakeholders' capacities, resources, and expertise. Through impactful collaborations, we expand networks to enhance effectiveness and maximize impact. Our expertise in convening deep partnerships addresses inequities, improves outcomes, and elevates overall quality of life.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
We specialize in stakeholder and community engagement, utilizing diverse methodologies to uncover core values, needs, and critical insights. Our approach goes beyond surface-level interactions, shaping program planning and policy development. By fostering genuine collaboration, we ensure that your initiatives resonate authentically with the community, driving meaningful impact and sustainable outcomes.
Project Management
We specialize in project management, ensuring the seamless execution of projects, programs, events, and initiatives. Our tailored approach provides comprehensive assistance in planning, executing, and closing the work of your team. With a focus on achieving specific objectives within approved parameters. We partner with you to transform your vision into a reality.
Training & Development
We specialize in designing trainings and facilitation services, to elevate your skill sets for peak performance. Whether through workshops, webinars, or podcasts, we offer diverse learning opportunities to meet your unique needs. Collaborating closely with partner organizations, we ensure training aligns with your specific objectives.
Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
We specialize in providing targeted technical assistance across various crucial areas such as health equity, community engagement and health impact assessments. Our personalized approach ensures together, we achieve lasting impact by strengthening your capacity and addressing critical needs.
Speaker & Facilitator
We specialize in impactful, engaging sessions and thought-provoking presentations with a clear call to action. We bring expertise that goes beyond inspiration — we empower your audience to take meaningful steps forward with actionable strategies for transformative results.
About Cody
Cody, a trusted health executive, has dedicated her career to crafting innovative and measurable strategies across diverse sectors, from health plans and systems to non-profits, foundations, and government organizations. Grounded in her fervent commitment to health and racial equity, Cody founded UnTapped Consulting in 2023 to offer tailored and efficient public health consulting and project-management services.
With over 20 years of experience, Cody has consistently authored transformative strategies, navigated companies through complex changes like mergers and acquisitions, and pioneered health innovations. Notably, as the inaugural Vice President of Health Equity at Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Centene Corp. subsidiary), she led initiatives reducing disparities in maternal care and leveraged community health workers to support communities in achieving heath, equity and social justice. At the Illinois Department of Public Health, Cody spearheaded the state's COVID vaccine equity efforts, leading the team administering 17.5 million doses and establishing vital partnerships.
During her tenure at AMITA Health (now Ascension Illinois), Cody skillfully secured $3.2 million in grants, catalyzing significant improvements in the health outcomes of vulnerable populations. Through strategic benefit agreements and innovative economic development initiatives, she not only established but also effectively staffed a new department, ensuring sustained support for underserved communities and lasting positive impact. As Executive Director of Health Leads in Chicago, Cody led transformative efforts that tripled revenue from diverse sources. Her strategic initiatives resulted in a substantial increase in philanthropic support, fueling the organization's mission to address healthcare disparities and improve community well-being.
In other impactful health-related roles, Cody co-founded the International Sports Exchange Program, enriching lives globally. Additionally, she directed transformative community programs at organizations like Westside Health Authority and Women’s Health Foundation. Through her leadership, these initiatives brought about tangible improvements in health outcomes, community engagement, and the empowerment of underserved populations, leaving a lasting positive impact on the communities served.
Cody's persuasive yet persistent communication style, marked by candor and grace, has made her a highly valued board member. Currently, she serves on the board of Grant Healthcare Foundation, dedicated to enhancing the health of Chicagoans, and New Moms, empowering young mothers facing systemic barriers. Additionally, she is a founding member of the West Side Giving Circle. Cody's professional affiliations further demonstrate her commitment to supporting “untapped” communities, including memberships in the National Association of Health Services Executives and the Association for Community Health Improvement.
Renowned as one of the foremost thought leaders at the intersection of health and social justice, Cody is deeply committed to mentoring and empowering others, fostering the development of the next generation of change agents. Her dedication to shaping future leaders extends to academia, where she recently embarked on teaching a Master’s-level class in public health practices as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health.
Regarded as a subject-matter expert and sought-after speaker, Cody's unwavering dedication has garnered recognition across various platforms. Notable accolades include being honored among Tomorrow’s Leaders by the Catholic Health Association of the United States, graduating from prestigious leadership development programs such as Women’s Executive Leadership, as well as Leadership Greater Chicago. Additionally, she has been inducted into the esteemed Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health.
Cody holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a Master’s degree in Public Health with a specialization in health promotion from Northern Illinois University. She holds a certification in Health Promotion from The Cooper Institute and holds a certification in Project Management from the University of Chicago Graham School of Business.
Cody, her husband, and son reside in Chicago, where she enjoys running, yoga, travel, and reading.
To learn more about Cody visit her LinkedIn Page here.
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