Mission

Our mission is to harness the diverse passions and expertise of the Stanford Undergraduate student body to help California legislators and policy organizations research and develop solutions to challenging policy dilemmas.

Our Story

In 2020, we sought out a way to empower our classmates to leverage policy as a tool for change. Fueled by a commitment to justice, the Cardinal Policy Group was born—a cohort of students focused on helping policymakers conduct research on social issues and develop evidence-based solutions.

What do we offer?

Legislator and policy organizations tackle dozens of social issues every year. Using literature reviews, data analysis, policy comparisons, and other research methods, our teams will provide clients with reports encapsulating in-depth research on specific policy questions and make evidence-based recommendations for future action.

CPG Process

• Teams of 8-12 students analyze a policy question posed by a client
• Teams break topic into sub-areas and conduct comprehensive research
• After the research areas have been explored, teams develops recommendations
• Editors turn the research & recommendations into a policy report