About Us
We partner with mission-driven organizations, coalitions, and grassroots leaders to advance equity, build power, and create lasting change.
Deep experience in advocacy, strategy, and organizational development.
Staropoli Strategies was founded on the belief that real change requires more than good intentions — it demands smart strategy, deep relationships, and relentless follow-through. We work at the intersection of policy, people, and power to help organizations achieve lasting impact.
With over a decade of experience driving major policy wins at every level of government, we bring a practitioner's understanding of what it takes to move complex systems. From criminal justice reform to housing policy to public health, our track record speaks to the breadth and depth of our work.
We don't just advise — we roll up our sleeves and partner with you every step of the way. Whether you're building a coalition, designing a program, or navigating a high-stakes legislative fight, we bring the strategic clarity and hands-on support to help you win.
What We Do
Comprehensive support for organizations driving change
Issue Advocacy
End-to-end advocacy support to shape policy, mobilize communities, and advance equity.
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Organizational Strategy
Strategic guidance to sharpen direction, align programs, and design structures for greater impact.
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Capacity Building
Developing skills, knowledge, and systems for sustainable organizational success.
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Alexandra Staropoli
Founder & Principal
Alex Staropoli knows how to drive policy change that centers equity and puts people first. She has led advocacy, strategy, and communications for some of New Jersey's most consequential racial and social justice campaigns — from criminal justice reform and harm reduction to housing and public health.
Before founding Staropoli Strategies, Alex served as Managing Director of External Affairs at Fair Share Housing Center, where she led cross-team strategy and directed policy and communications for one of New Jersey's premier civil rights organizations. Over the past decade, she has held leadership roles across the advocacy landscape, working with nonprofits, grassroots coalitions, and government agencies to transform the systems that perpetuate injustice. Her work is deeply rooted in community, always focused on building collective power and advancing structural change.
A trained attorney with a systems-thinking mindset, Alex understands how policy, politics, and narrative come together to shape outcomes. She partners with mission-driven leaders and organizations to translate bold ideas into strategic, actionable campaigns — while ensuring those most impacted remain at the center of the work. Whether she's designing policy strategy or shifting public narratives, Alex brings a steady focus on building a more just and equitable world.
What Our Partners Are Saying
"Having worked alongside Alex Staropoli for several years, tackling issues from cannabis decriminalization to the creation of community-led crisis response teams, I've witnessed firsthand Alex's unwavering commitment to social justice. Her leadership is both inspiring and steady, and her expertise is unmatched."
"It has been a privilege to collaborate with Alex over the years on a wide range of initiatives. Alex consistently leads with integrity, delivers reliable results, and pours genuine passion into every effort she undertakes. She is an invaluable partner helping to navigate incredibly challenging political landscapes."
"Before I had the opportunity to hire Alex for a project, I worked alongside her on several initiatives and saw her professionalism, passion for justice, and tenacity. When I hired her as a consultant, she delivered on every detail and made everyone feel heard and respected."
"Working with Alex Staropoli has been an exceptional experience for our medical students! Her ability to navigate the intersection of law, ethics, and medicine brings health policy to life in a way that's both practical and accessible. Every medical student should understand the information covered in Alex's sessions."