Not long ago, I worked with a community-based organization to evaluate youth mental health access. The data was clear—there were major gaps. We had the numbers, the insights, the evidence. But when the final 60-page report dropped?

It flopped.

Not because the findings weren’t powerful. But because the story didn’t connect.

Ever been there?

You do the work. You gather the data. You pour your heart into the mission. But the report ends up collecting dust—or buried in someone’s inbox. Let’s talk about how we change that.

If you’re ready to turn numbers into narratives that move people—and move strategy—this is for you.

What’s Broken About How Orgs Use Data

One of the biggest issues? Organizations treat data like a product, not a process. It’s collected, reported, archived—and never fully integrated into strategy, relationships, or leadership.

Here’s what I see too often:

Data disconnected from community voice. Organizations collect data about communities without engaging with them. That leads to out-of-context results that don’t inspire action.
Data used to justify, not to learn. Evaluation becomes a performance for funders, not a tool for growth. We miss the opportunity to ask: What’s working? What needs to shift?
Equity as an afterthought. Who’s represented? Who’s missing? Without an equity lens, data can reinforce the very disparities we’re trying to dismantle.
Insights buried in reports. You found gold—but it’s hidden under jargon, dense graphs, and no clear call to action.

At Black Health Black Wealth, we believe data should be a living part of your strategy—not a static document. It should reflect your values, elevate your community’s voice, and drive decisions that build equity and impact.

If you’re a business owner sitting on powerful data but unsure how to share it, use it, or even talk about it—let’s connect.

Why Even "Good" Reports Fall Flat

Even when outcomes are positive, reports often miss the mark because:

They’re written for compliance, not connection.
They lack context, narrative, and community voice.
They don’t invite action.
They’re hard to digest.

Let’s be honest: If no one reads it, no one acts on it.

A Missed Opportunity

A nonprofit once conducted an amazing needs assessment on youth mental health. Strong sample size. Clear disparities. But the report? Sixty pages, zero story.

When shared with funders, it didn’t land. No programs got funded. The insight was there—but the story wasn’t.

My Approach: Turning Metrics Into Movement

As a data storyteller, I help turn insight into impact.

Here’s what that looks like:

Start with the ‘why.’ Every dataset is framed around purpose. Why does this matter now? Who is affected?

Bring in human context. Numbers don’t move people. Stories do. I pair charts with real-life voices.

Design for clarity. Clean, visual reports guide readers—not confuse them.

Always end with action. Recommendations are clear, urgent, and audience-specific.

Two Quick Shifts to Improve Data Communication

Lead with insight, not numbers. What’s the one thing you want your reader to remember? Start there.

Design for humans. One-pagers. Infographics. Simple language. Make your data usable, not just accurate.

Ready to Rethink Your Data?

Reimagining reports isn’t just about making them prettier—it’s about making them powerful.

Let’s turn your next report into something that:

Moves your funders
Inspires your team
Honors your community

Book a consultation with me to start.

Together, we’ll move from metrics to movement—on purpose and with purpose.

Beyond the Report: How Data Becomes a Tool for Equity, Funding, and Internal Change