Strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, change, and complexity.
Strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, change, and complexity.
Your vision deserves the right strategy behind it.
Apex Vantage Strategies is a boutique, women-owned consulting and strategy firm that partners with executives, founders, candidates, and mission-driven organizations to bring structure to complexity, strengthen operations, and turn ambitious ideas into actionable results. Apex Vantage Strategies specializes in Executive Consulting, Executive Assistant training and implementation, Event Logistics and Management, Program Management, Content Strategy, and Operational Leadership. Our experience spanning these spaces allows us to navigate complex situations, allowing senior executives to focus on the needs of their companies.
We help leaders spend less time managing the moving parts and more time moving their mission forward.
Vision
Our vision is to be the premier strategic partner to corporate executives, non-profits, and entities navigating complexity and change. We strive to redefine what leadership looks like at the top by elevating executives with more time on their hands for decision-making, driving bold transformation, and championing inclusive, purpose driven leadership in every client's life.
Mission
Our mission is to empower Executives, Leaders, & Creatives to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. We specialize in guiding senior leaders through high stake decisions, complex transitions, and organizational transformation. We deliver strategic insight, customized leadership solutions, and hands-on operational support that drives growth, resilience, and lasting impact at the highest levels of business.
Meet the Founder
Carin Rae
Carin Rae is a visionary strategist and operational leader and the Founder & CEO of Apex Vantage Strategies LLC, a women-owned consulting and strategy firm that empowers corporate leaders through clarity, transformation, and inclusive leadership.
With experience spanning executive consulting, organizational operations, and executive assistance, Carin Rae has built a reputation for helping senior executives navigate complexity and lead with purpose. Through Apex Vantage Strategies, she partners with clients across sectors to deliver customized leadership solutions, high-impact strategic counsel, and executive assistant training and coaching that drives long-term growth and results.
In addition to leading her firm, Carin Rae served as a Chief Program Officer to the Executive Team at Atlas Strategy Group, where she provides confidential strategic and operational support to leadership. She is also a member of the Leadership Team at KAIROS Democracy Project, a civic engagement nonprofit, where she supports internal operations and infrastructure for mission-driven initiatives.
Her previous roles include Operations Manager at In KidZ Co., where she led logistics and business operations for a purpose-driven consumer brand, and Administrative & Operations Coordinator at Z3 Consulting, where she streamlined workflows and enhanced client engagement. Earlier in her career, she held executive administrative roles at Edroc Management and The Tavern Bar & Grill, where she developed her foundational expertise in operational excellence and executive support.
Throughout her career, Carin Rae has been recognized for her ability to blend strategic vision with hands-on execution. She is passionate about inclusive leadership, equitable systems, and creating spaces where executives and organizations thrive.
Carin Rae holds a deep commitment to mentorship, innovation, and values-based leadership. She continues to advise mission-driven organizations and executives while building a legacy of impact through thoughtful strategy and transformative leadership.
Carin Rae is a Public Speaker speaking on panels, college campuses, and main stages including TEDXOrlando.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“I had the opportunity to work alongside Carin during a mayoral campaign in New York City, where she oversaw project management and scheduling. I was consistently impressed by her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities effectively, even while navigating the demands of returning from maternity leave.
Carin prepared thorough briefings, anticipated logistical needs, and handled unexpected challenges with professionalism and efficiency. In my role working on the ground as a body person, her preparation and attention to detail made my responsibilities significantly easier and contributed to the smooth execution of daily campaign operations.
I recommend Carin without hesitation. She is an excellent communicator who works effectively with people at all levels, remains composed under pressure, and demonstrates a strong ability to resolve problems quickly and thoughtfully. Her reliability, professionalism, and proactive approach make her a valuable asset to any team. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again and recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Raven Robinson, Founder & CEO, PR2Politics
“Carin is truly exceptional at project and program management. As a colleague and fellow contractor on several projects, Carin was always able to anchor the team in a timeline to achieve deliverables. Her attention to detail allowed the team to operate at full capacity and at the highest level when executing both large-scale projects as well as more crafted tasks.”
David Echeverria, Founder & CEO, DSE Solutions
“Carin Rae is the kind of logistics and project management partner every agency hopes to find. Carin brings to the table calm precision and a solutions-first mindset. She anticipates problems before they happen, communicates clearly with clients and team members, and keeps things moving without losing the warmth that makes an experience feel personal. Because of Carin, I can stay focused on creative vision and strategy, knowing the operational backbone is in expert hands.”
Breanna Shorten, Founder & CEO, LUMI Marketing & Creative
“We’ve had the opportunity to overlap on several projects related to campaigns and pro-democracy building efforts, and I’ve consistently been impressed by the depth of commitment she brings to every project.
Carin puts her entire self into the work. She is the person you want on your team when the stakes are high and the details matter. She makes sure the logistics are checked—and then double-checked—while also keeping her eye on the bigger picture and what it will take to make the project truly successful.
One of Carin’s greatest strengths is her ability to build relationships and earn trust quickly. She brings a genuine curiosity and openness to her work, and people feel that. She is also incredibly willing to roll up her sleeves and do whatever is needed to move a project forward.
And perhaps best of all, Carin is a true joy to work with. She pushes your thinking, brings her whole self to the work, and knows how to have fun along the way. She’s a quick learner, an exceptional collaborator, and someone who makes the people and projects around her better.
I would welcome the opportunity to work with Carin again and would recommend her without hesitation.”
Nicole Brisbane, Founder & CEO, NB Solutions