Strategic Leadership. Transformative Results. Equity at the Center.
Five/6teen Consulting partners with mission-driven organizations to develop their leaders, navigate change, and build cultures where people — and the work — thrive.
A Boutique Consulting Firm Built for Mission-Driven Organizations
Five/6teen Consulting is a Black woman-owned boutique consulting firm led by Dr. Kim Davis, an organizational strategist and certified executive coach with more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit, higher education, and municipal sectors.
We specialize in interim and executive leadership, organizational change management, leadership development, and equity-centered culture work — bringing a research-informed, human-centered approach to every engagement.
We work with mission-driven organizations that are ready to lead with intention, build with equity, and grow with purpose.
How We Work With You
Five/6teen offers four core service areas, each designed to meet organizations at the intersection of leadership excellence and equity-centered practice.
Fractional & Executive Leadership
When leadership transitions disrupt your momentum, Five/6teen steps in. We provide experienced, strategic interim leadership that keeps your organization moving — managing teams, engaging stakeholders, and maintaining operational stability while building a strong foundation for what comes next.
Organizational Change & Culture
Sustainable change requires more than a new policy — it requires culture. We partner with organizations to navigate complex transitions, strengthen internal alignment, and build cultures of inclusion, accountability, and care grounded in equity and justice.
Leadership Development
From emerging leaders to senior teams, we design and facilitate customized leadership development experiences that build capacity, sharpen strategic thinking, and strengthen organizational culture. All programs are research-grounded and tailored to your context.
Executive Coaching
Dr. Kim works one-on-one with executives, directors, and senior leaders navigating complex roles — offering a rigorous, equity-informed coaching practice that supports leadership effectiveness, professional growth, and sustainable well-being.
Our Clients
We partner primarily with nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and public-sector agencies — particularly those committed to equity, justice, and the communities they serve. Our clients are leaders and organizations ready to do meaningful work with rigor and intention.
Based in Chicago with a national client base, Five/6teen brings both sector depth and geographic reach to every engagement.
What We Bring to Every Engagement
“As a result of this collaboration, our ASU Instructional Design participants gained a deeper understanding of their individual roles as leaders and their influence in creating change within their units. The webinar inspired participants to think strategically about their leadership potential and gave them time to discuss and reflect on strategies for applying these skills in their work. I highly recommend Five/6teen Consulting and Dr. Davis for anyone looking to inspire and develop leadership within their teams or individually.”
— Amy Pate, EdD — Arizona State UniversityReady to Work With Us?
Whether your organization is navigating a leadership transition, preparing for your next phase of growth, or building a more equitable culture, Five/6teen is ready to partner with you.