May 11, 2026
by Gabrielle Merite

It's time to change how we use data-driven stories for impact.

For the past eight years, I've partnered with organizations, foundations, and driven individuals striving to build a greener, more equal, and just future. Yet, I've noticed a disconnect between changemakers' vision and how they present their data in stories:

The facts have changed but the stories haven’t.

Using information to drive change demands a fundamental shift in our approach to data storytelling.