Science-Driven.
Mission-Led. Globally Trusted.
Hapke Coastal LLC was built on a simple conviction: the world's most vulnerable coastlines deserve access to the world's best science.
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Real-World Resilience
For over two decades, Dr. Cheryl J. Hapke served as a Senior Research Scientist at the United States Geological Survey (USGS), where she led breakthrough studies on coastal erosion, barrier island geomorphology, and storm-impact modeling. Her work shaped federal policy and informed billions of dollars in coastal infrastructure decisions.
Hapke Coastal LLC was founded to bring that same caliber of scientific rigor to clients who need it most — Small Island Developing States facing existential sea-level threats, governments navigating disaster recovery, and international financial institutions funding coastal resilience projects worldwide.
We don't offer generic consulting. We offer evidence-based, peer-reviewed, decades-tested expertise delivered with the clarity and precision that only a scientist of Dr. Hapke's caliber can provide. We customize our technical team depending on the specifics of your project needs.
30+
Years Scientific Research
PhD — Coastal Geology
30+ Years Scientific Research
SIDS Adaptation Specialist
80+ Peer-Reviewed Publications
A Career Defined by Impact
From groundbreaking USGS research to global coastal consultancy — a legacy of scientific excellence.
USGS Career Begins
Dr. Hapke joined the United States Geological Survey, embarking on over two decades of pioneering research in coastal geology and shoreline change analysis.
International Recognition
Her research on barrier island evolution and storm impacts gains global attention, leading to advisory roles with national and international governments.
Nature-Based Solutions Leader
Spearheading landmark approaches and frameworks for integrating nature-based coastal adaptation solutions into comprehensive coastal management and disaster risk reduction.
Hapke Coastal LLC Launched
Translating decades of government research into direct-impact consultancy, bringing world-class coastal science to governments, NGOs, and international institutions worldwide.
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Every coastline is different. Every project deserves a tailored, science-first approach.
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