Thoughtful partnership for organizations in motion
From strategy to execution, Adaptare supports leaders to bring structure, clarity, and follow-through to what comes next.
Our Values
Clarity over complexity.
Complex challenges deserve clear thinking. We help you find focus, prioritize what matters, and move forward with confidence.
Momentum with intention.
Change should be purposeful. We support forward movement that is aligned, considered, and built to last.
Trust through follow-through.
Trust is earned through action. We show up with consistency, transparency, and integrity from start to finish
In it with you.
We don’t drop in with a template and leave. We work alongside you to shape what forward looks like—together.
About the Founder
Alexandra Rouse founded Adaptare Collective to offer steady, strategic partnership to organizations in motion. With over two decades of experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and cross-sector strategy, Alex brings both big-picture vision and operational know-how.
Most recently, Alex led over $125 million in education investments at Houston Endowment, directing statewide initiatives, advising executive teams, and partnering with organizations across the country. Her career has spanned grantmaking, systems design, policy alignment, and operational leadership.
Whether stepping into an interim role, advising a leadership team, or executing a high-stakes project, Alex’s work is grounded in clarity, trust, and follow-through.
She founded Adaptare to offer organizations the kind of thoughtful, hands-on support she always valued as a leader - especially during moments of complexity and change.
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We’ll help you find your footing.