Meet Data-Driven Narratives

Data-Driven Narratives is a full-service digital communications and video production firm based in Chicago, Illinois. We specialize in supporting mission-driven nonprofits, coalitions, political candidates, and businesses across the Midwest. Learn a bit more about our approach, then reach out to see if we are a good fit for your team!

What We Do

All-in-one Service

At Data-Driven Narratives, we handle every component of the digital strategy, from managing social media accounts and designing signs, to livestreaming events and producing commercials.

Data-Driven

We take metrics seriously. All clients receive a monthly report that analyzes both organic and paid metrics, measuring the effectiveness of various strategies and outlining next steps.

Cohesive Team

As we've expanded in recent years, we’ve made an intentional effort to partner with BIPOC-owned firms to support various aspects of our work, from graphic design to video production.

Mission-Driven

We do our best work when we're passionate about it. That's why all of our clients are mission-driven, primarily in the environmental and clean energy space.

Meet Our Founder

Data-Driven Narratives (Principal)

Trevor Tejeda-Gervais

Trevor founded Data-Driven Narratives as a culmination of more than a decade of experience in community organizing, digital communications, video production, and political strategy. Since starting a consulting firm in 2018, Trevor has served as the principal for nearly 30 clients ranging from foundations and nonprofits to political campaigns and clean energy businesses.

Trevor has produced and directed interviews with dozens of elected officials, managed six-figure advertising budgets, and developed hundreds of social guidance toolkits. Prior to entering the consulting space, Trevor held various organizing positions, ranging from Midwest Organizing Director with the nonpartisan group Common Cause, to the Central Las Vegas Get-Out-The-Vote Director for President Obama’s Reelection Campaign.

Trevor graduated from the University of Arizona Honors College with bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and Latin American Studies. He is also a Certified Remote Pilot, fully compliant with the FAA's Part 107 rule.

Equipment List

Data-Driven Narratives owns our own equipment, limiting the logistical challenges and costs that come with relying on rental houses. All DDN proposals include the unlimited use of any equipment on this list.

Cameras & Lenses

Sony BURANO 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera
Sony FX3 Full-Frame Camera
Sony Alpha 1 Full-Frame Camera
Sony PXW-Z90 Camcorder
Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone

Microphones

Sennheiser MKH 50 P48 Supercardioid
Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Shotgun
Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid
Sony UWP-D21 Omni Lavalier
Sony ECM-MS2 & ECM-B1M Mics
K-Tek KP9CCR 9' Boompole
Rycote Windshield Kit 4 & Raincover

Lighting

Gemini 1x1 Hard RGBWW Panel (x2)
Aputure Light Storm 300x
Aputure Mini Dome
Amaran COB 60x
Dracast LED 1000 Bi-Color (x3)
Matthews Road Flag Kit
Manfrotto Small Pro Scrim Kit

Monitors & Streaming

Teradek Prism Mobile
Teradek Ace 750
SmallHD Ultra 5 Monitor
FeelWorld 15.6" Monitor
SHOGUN Connect Monitor
5G LTE UW Hotspot
Macbook Pro

Tripods, Power

Sachtler aktiv8 flowtech75 Tripod (x2)
DJI RS2 Gimbal
K&M 210/9 Stand (x2)
Turtle Base C Stand (x4)
Baby Stand (x6)
Anton/Bauer Dionic XT 150Wh (x2)
Anton/Bauer Titon SL 150Wh (x2)
IDX DUO-C150 (x2)
Sony NP-FZ100 (x6)

Misc.

CFexpress Type B 1920GB (x2)
CFexpress Type A 160GB (x4)
MDR-7506 Headphones (x2)
Inovativ Voyager EVO X Workstation
Inovativ DigiSystem Pro Kit
Axler Portable Shooting Riser
Impact Filled Sandbag (x6)

Our Story

Prior to consulting, Trevor served as Midwest Organizing Director with the nonpartisan group Common Cause, where his work included organizing nearly a dozen student chapters and working with the Just Democracy coalition to pass Automatic Voter Registration. Trevor also worked on President Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign as a Regional Get-Out-The-Vote Director in Las Vegas and a Regional Field Director in Southern Arizona.

What We Value

Trevor, the founder and principal of Data-Driven Narratives, has worked on more than a dozen political campaigns ranging from city council and mayoral races to congressional and presidential campaigns. That combination of environmental and political experience ensures we can communicate on digital platforms in a way that resonates with elected officials, clean energy supporters, and everyday people.

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Suarez Design Group

Sam Suarez

Sam is a graphic designer and business owner who founded Suarez Design Group in 2020 after more than 13 years of experience at the highest levels of her profession, with a wide range of high-profile clients in campaigns where her approach to visual messaging across various platforms has proven vital.

Raised by a single Mexican immigrant mother in Chicago, and one of a family of eight, Sam was introduced to art and visual design by siblings and a supportive art teacher. While earning a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and sociology at North Central College, where she was a campus leader in various multicultural and entrepreneurial organizations, Sam saw how graphic design—with cultural nuance—can help persuade and educate for change.

Other clients over the years include publications, government, nonprofits, environmental organizations, small business groups and political campaigns at every level, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s and Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s recent re-election mail programs.

CFO

Vince Taylor

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CEO

Harold Colby

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Director, Legal & Operations

Tilly Evans

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