Chapel Group Consulting (CGC) is a woman-owned small business with over 15 years of combined experience across government, academic, and public health sectors. We bring deep expertise in strategy, policy, and program implementation, helping mission-driven organizations navigate complex challenges and unlock new opportunities. Our team has supported federal agencies, universities, nonprofits, and community-based organizations with services ranging from grant development and communications strategy to program evaluation and stakeholder engagement. At the heart of our work is a commitment to advancing equity, resilience, and measurable impact while ensuring our clients have the tools and insights they need to achieve lasting success.

About the Founder:

Led by Stasia Widerynski, a mission-driven policy and strategy professional with experience working at the intersection of public health, environmental policy, and community engagement.

Stasia Widerynski is a seasoned policy and strategy professional with a career spanning high-impact roles both as a consultant and as a staff member for leading institutions, including the White House Council on Environmental Quality, CDC, NIH, EPA, World Health Organization, and National Wildlife Federation. Her experience spans grant writing, communications strategy, program and policy evaluation, and stakeholder engagement, all underscored by a consistent record of driving measurable results.

Stasia’s career has included leading high-profile federal initiatives at the White House, advising on climate resilience and environmental justice projects, managing multi-million-dollar contracts, and developing data-driven evaluations to measure impact and improve outcomes. She is recognized for translating complex policy and research into actionable strategies, fostering partnerships across agencies and communities, and delivering measurable results.

With a Master of Public Health from University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Tulane University, Stasia brings a deep understanding of how policy, science, and communications work together to create lasting change.

Previous Work Experience:

Federal Public Health Communications & Policy Strategy
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Climate Change and Health Initiative

• Developed and implemented a federal communications strategy to advance climate change and health priorities, emphasizing environmental justice and community resilience.

• Created legislative and regulatory analysis briefings for leadership, managed interagency coordination, and produced public-facing communications products.

• Outcome: Strengthened NIH’s policy positioning, expanded stakeholder engagement across federal, state, and community levels, and supported initiatives tied to more than $40M in federal research and program funding.

Community Engagement & Listening Sessions
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

• Planned, designed, and facilitated 10 nationwide community listening sessions to gather input from families, frontline providers, and community-based organizations on child and family well-being programs.

• Developed briefing materials, facilitation guides, and communications strategies to ensure inclusive participation and capture diverse community perspectives.

• Synthesized findings into comprehensive reports and recommendations that informed federal program priorities and policy development.

• Outcome: Elevated community voices in federal decision-making, strengthened trust between ACF and local partners, and provided actionable insights that shaped national child and family services strategy.

National Climate Resilience Policy Development
White House Council on Environmental Quality

• Provided policy analysis and recommendations contributing to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s climate adaptation and resilience components.

• Coordinated the launch of the Greening Government Initiative with international partners, producing strategic plans and deliverables for cross-border sustainability efforts.

• Outcome: Enhanced interagency collaboration and advanced federal climate resilience priorities connected to billions in federal infrastructure and resilience investments.

Program Evaluation & Performance Metrics Design
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Led research and program evaluation for multi-agency public health initiatives, translating scientific findings into actionable policy briefs.

• Designed metrics tracking systems to assess program outcomes and impact.

• Outcome: Improved decision-making and strengthened reporting to meet federal standards.

Community Engagement & Advocacy Strategy
UC Berkeley Policy and Advocacy Fellowship

• Designed and facilitated advocacy trainings, stakeholder meetings, and community workshops focused on state-level environmental health legislation.

• Developed outreach materials and legislative briefings informed by community input.

• Outcome: Increased policymaker awareness, influenced state budget priorities, and contributed to securing new public funding streams for community-led environmental health projects.

Environmental Justice Research, Grantmaking & Policy Integration
National Wildlife Federation

• Managed grantmaking processes and funding recommendations for environmental justice and climate resilience initiatives.

• Conducted policy research and developed communications materials linking environmental priorities with climate change mitigation strategies.

• Created accessible fact sheets, advocacy reports, and digital content for diverse audiences.

• Outcome: Directed funding toward high-impact projects and supported national advocacy campaigns.

Global Health Research & Grant Writing
UCSF/World Health Organization (WHO)

• Led research initiatives focused on environmental health and climate resilience in global health contexts.

• Developed successful grant proposals to secure funding for multi-country health programs.

• Collaborated with international partners to produce reports and evidence-based policy recommendations.

• Outcome: Secured critical funding streams and advanced global climate and health objectives.