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Management Cohort Group

The 5/2 Strategies Management Cohort is where managers become leaders, leaders build culture, and culture fuels success.

Spokane, Washington

A "Walk you through it" approach to leadership coaching

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We don't just consult - we collaborate. Our approach blends analytical rigor with practical leadership experience to deliver measurable results. Clients trust us because we understand what it takes to lead, not just manage.

10 Years of Experience

Consulting and coaching business leaders for over a decade.

Harvard Trained Consultants

Backed by Harvard training and decades of executive experience, we help leaders lead smarter

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About us

5/2 Strategies was formed ten years ago with a core belief: meaningful experience is as essential to effective consulting as theories and frameworks. While consulting is a six-billion-dollar industry nationally, we set out to build something fundamentally different. Our firm is grounded in the conviction that frameworks are most powerful when they are paired with lived experience and proven success.

At 5/2 Strategies, clients are matched with consultants whose experience aligns with their stage and challenge. Executive-level clients work with former CEOs and accomplished entrepreneurs. Mid-career clients engage consultants who have successfully navigated comparable professional paths. This intentional alignment ensures that insight is not merely theoretical, but earned and applied with credibility.

5/2 Strategies is a place where experience is meaningfully connected to tools, frameworks, and disciplined execution. Over the past decade, we have partnered with a diverse range of high-profile organizations, both nationally and locally. Our work has also extended beyond traditional corporate settings to include professional athletes and public leaders, alongside a majority of CEOs and entrepreneurs. This breadth reflects the trust placed in our approach and the distinctiveness of our firm.

The name 5/2 Strategies is inspired by Ian Fleming’s work on the James Bond novels. Although the first novel was published in 1953, the quiet, formative work occurred in 1952—laying the foundation for Fleming’s extraordinary success. We are guided by that same belief: the most important work is often done out of sight, and preparation is what enables performance.

At 5/2 Strategies, clients receive guidance from expert consultants who bring depth of experience, thoughtful preparation, and a commitment to meaningful results.

Our Team

Academic Leadership – Dr. Parker is a faculty member at Whitworth University’s business school, where he serves as the Chair of the Institute for Leadership. He is also a Lecturer at the University of Virginia’s Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Additionally, he teaches at the Rodel Institute, working with federal judges and elected political leaders on leadership. Kevin was a visiting facilitator at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government earlier in his career. His undergrad degree was in Political Science at Whitworth University, an MBA from George Fox, and a PhD from Gonzaga University. But his academic journey began with a 1.8 GPA in high school. While most professors hang their PhD degrees in their office, Kevin hung his provisional acceptance letter to Whitworth, reminding students that where they start does not dictate where they will end.

Resilience and Advocacy – A survivor of the 1999 Columbine shooting, Kevin’s experiences in the face of tragedy shaped his dedication to community support and resilience. This personal journey led him to found Embrace Washington, which has impacted 11,000 foster youth in the region.

Public Service – Kevin served four terms as a State Representative in the Washington State Legislature, where he played a key role as a budget writer and negotiator for the state’s $36 billion budget. His bipartisan approach, working closely with the governor and fellow lawmakers, resulted in significant positive outcomes for Washington’s citizens. After his legislative tenure, he served as Senior Advisor to a U.S. Congressional member. Kevin’s work in public service earned him the prestigious Rodel Fellowship from the Aspen Institute, which recognizes 20 of the country’s most promising political leaders.

Speaking & Facilitation – Kevin is a public speaker and facilitator on leadership, change management, and resilience. He has delivered workshops, keynote addresses, and facilitated sessions for organizations like Amazon, Jepson, the Governor of Idaho’s Leadership Breakfast, the Wyoming Governor’s Economic Breakfast, and New Zealand’s senior political leaders, including their prime minister.

He has spoken at academic institutions such as Harvard and MIT multiple times. Additionally, he regularly leads company and college retreats focused on leadership development.

Awards & Recognition

Citizen of the Year, Spokane, WA
Citizen of the Year, Washington State
Recognized as one of Spokane’s most influential citizens multiple times
Whitworth MBA Faculty of the Year
Humanitarian Recognition by the U.S. Congress for outstanding contributions to society

Boards & Affiliations

Board of Regents, Gonzaga University
Board Member of the Harvard Adaptive Leadership Network

With more than 30 years of experience across nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Sara has led and
advised organizations through strategic planning, organizational design, and culture
transformation. Her professional background includes extensive work in strategic and business
planning within the Oregon and Washington wine industries, as well as serving as Chief Strategy
Officer for a prominent Spokane-based organization, where she aligned executive leadership,
operational priorities, and long-term strategy.

Sara has taught for seven years, including the past four at Whitworth University, where she
teaches Management, Leadership, Human Resources, and Business Ethics. She works with
emerging and experienced leaders on core management principles, ethical decision-making,
employee relations, and effective organizational practice. Through 52 Strategies, she applies this
academic foundation to executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic
facilitation—helping leaders build environments where clarity, accountability, and trust drive
strong retention, engagement, and sustainable performance.

Her approach is disciplined and relational, combining evidence-based frameworks with practical
tools that help leaders think clearly, lead confidently, and build organizations designed to endure.