Claire Healy
About Claire Healy
Claire Healy serves as the Head of Cultural Strategy at Kennedy Wilson in County Dublin, Ireland, where she develops cultural initiatives. She has extensive experience in design and curation, having worked with various institutions including Central Saint Martins and Science Gallery Dublin.
Work at Kennedy Wilson
Claire Healy serves as the Head of Cultural Strategy at Kennedy Wilson, a role she has held since 2022. In this strategic position, she is responsible for developing and implementing cultural initiatives in County Dublin, Ireland. Her work focuses on enhancing cultural environments through innovative strategies that integrate design and cultural engagement.
Education and Expertise
Claire Healy studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, where she completed a BA in Arts, Design & Environment (now BA Architecture) from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Creative Practice for Narrative Environments, achieving a Distinction from 2009 to 2011. Her academic background supports her specialization in designing narrative environments that integrate cultural strategy.
Background
Claire Healy has a diverse professional background in design and cultural strategy. She has held various roles, including Lead Designer for exhibitions at Science Gallery Dublin and Set Designer at Punchdrunk. Her experience spans multiple organizations and projects, contributing to her understanding of spatial design and cultural initiatives.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Claire Healy gained valuable experience through several positions. She worked as an intern at the Irish Museum of Modern Art and John Duffy Design Group. Additionally, she served as Festival Art Curator at Greenbelt Festivals Ltd and as a Lead Designer for multiple exhibitions at Science Gallery Dublin, showcasing her versatility in the arts and cultural sectors.
Teaching Role at Central Saint Martins
Claire Healy has been an Associate Lecturer at Central Saint Martins since 2016. She teaches in the MA Innovation Management program, where she focuses on the intersection of culture and enterprise. Her teaching role complements her professional work, allowing her to share her expertise in narrative environments and cultural strategy with students.