About Us

CEO

Danielle is a licensed Professional Geologist with over 17 years of direct experience managing environmental risk, remediation projects, and brownfields redevelopment. Danielle is nationally recognized for her brownfields expertise, working closely with government, civic, and non-profit leaders on complex environmental remediation projects and land revitalization programs in communities across the U.S.

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Mary is the founder of Adaapta. She is an MIT-educated geoscientist with over 30 years of business experience in real estate, environmental consulting and management, the last 20 years of which has been in the Brownfield redevelopment industry. Her career has focused on the underwriting, remediation, redevelopment, and divestiture of commercial and industrial properties, including distressed assets with significant financial and environmental challenges.

SENIOR FINANCE ADVISOR

Patricia has worked as a developer, lender, and contractor in commercial real estate for over 30 years. She is responsible for the firm’s advisory services in the areas of financial analysis, capital procurement, public-private partnerships, community land trusts, real estate market studies, and development planning. Ms. Gage has secured more than $750 million in financing for land acquisition and construction over the course of her career, including brownfields loans, public TIF and PIF financing, and conventional debt and equity.

SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AVISOR

Shannon utilizes her data science expertise to create tools and materials that give clients the analytical power to drive strategic planning and decision making. Shannon combines her past experiences in earth science research, finance, and data science to help communities in their revitalization planning efforts.

DIRECTOR, PLANNING

Michelle has more than 20 years in housing and community development service at the local level. Her extensive experience in project planning, funding, and implementation led to millions of dollars of economic development at the local level.

DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY RELATIONS

With over 20 years of organizational experience, Treasa advises on and coordinates community engagement initiatives in support of projects for local government and nonprofit partners. Treasa offers a critical perspective for developing a holistic and culturally appropriate approach for building capacity within communities.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Richard has managed development projects on environmentally impaired properties, providing due diligence screening, remedy selection, cost estimating, and insurance underwriting support on numerous brownfield properties throughout the US. He has authored or co-authored twenty-nine public presentations and publications, most focusing on the technical rudiments that drive environmental cleanups.

REAL ESTATE ANALYST

Jamie holds an MBA in Real Estate and Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado Boulder, Leeds School of Business. With a background in architecture and entrepreneurship, she favors innovative community planning solutions. Jamie is very involved in the commercial real estate community; she is the Co-Chair of the ULI Etkin Scholars Program and a member of the NAIOP Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge Planning Committee.

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

With a Master of Sustainability Solutions degree from Arizona State University, Krisandra brings an anti-colonial and ecological justice perspective to her work. She applies her knowledge of alternative economic development, climate resilience, and community-wealth building to opportunities for community engagement, land revitalization, and strategic planning.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Erica is experienced in nonprofit administration and strategic planning, with expertise in fundraising and community impact. Erica also holds certifications in Business Analytics and Human Resources from Michigan State University, equipping her with strong skills in data-driven decision-making and leadership.

CO-CANINE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Bailey has over five years of experience in being the office's resident napper and co-mascot. Her favorite activities include sleeping on feet and chomping on Jasper's ears.

CO-CANINE EXECUTVE OFFICER

Jasper is the floppiest member of the Adaapta team! He loves nothing more than tummy rubs and cookies.

CO-CANINE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Apollo is the youngest and fluffiest member of the team! He keeps Adaapta's Houston office running smoothly by sniffing out treats and providing moral support.