Our Team
Alex Sparks
Alex is the clinical laboratory and public health strategist behind Sparks & Sage Consulting. With over a decade of experience in laboratory science, system education, and public health programming, she helps healthcare organizations streamline operations, improve compliance, and design evidence-based solutions. Alex specializes in clinical workflow optimization, regulatory strategy, and population health initiatives—bringing clarity and confidence to every project. Her approach combines analytical precision with compassionate insight, supporting hospitals, agencies, and startups in achieving measurable impact. At Sparks & Sage, Alex leads with a commitment to bridging science and strategy for sustainable healthcare transformation.
Nathan Sparks
Nathan is the Co-Owner and Family Nurse Practitioner at Sparks & Sage Consulting, where he brings over a decade of clinical experience and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. His background spans behavioral health, critical care, and interdisciplinary leadership, including roles as ICU nurse, charge nurse, and project improvement coordinator. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Gonzaga-trained FNP, Nathan blends clinical insight with operational strategy to help organizations improve outcomes, strengthen workflows, and build resilient care teams. At Sparks & Sage, he leads initiatives that bridge frontline expertise with system-level transformation.