Chasity Wells-Armstrong

Chasity Wells-Armstrong is a powerhouse leader, licensed social worker, and former mayor who brings over 25 years of experience at the intersection of government leadership, social justice, and transformational coaching.
She made history as the first Black mayor of Kankakee, Illinois, where she led bold initiatives in racial equity, economic revitalization, and criminal justice reform—often while navigating the entrenched systems of race and gender bias that continue to shape American politics today.
Chasity’s public service includes working in Congress as a Constituent Services and Deputy District Director for two U.S. Representatives, where she fought for policy solutions that center underserved communities.
Today, she coaches women leaders and advises elected officials across the country through her firm, Catalyst Coaching & Transformation. Her mission: to help women and municipal leaders lead with confidence, elevate their presence, and make impactful, equitable decisions without burnout.
Whether she’s in city hall, on Capitol Hill, or inside coaching circles, Chasity is known for her fierce commitment to truth, justice, and building the leadership bench for a more representative and inclusive democracy.