Humanize the nuance of storytelling
We are a Black and Gay-owned Chicago-based consulting firm that provides integrated communications and marketing support across traditional media outreach and social media channels.
Chappell Communications Group (CCG) has had the opportunity to work with national nonprofit organizations, Blue Chip companies, and industry thought leaders to socialize their mission values and work among community stakeholders to spread awareness and push them to action.
We partner with organizations to lead with the human experience related to their mission and values. People need to see themselves in the narrative. We speak with our communities, not at them. Articulating people's unique and intersectional perspectives is the root of our capabilities.
About
Terrence Chappell
Principal
Terrence Chappell is the Principal of Chappell Communications Group, a social media agency specializing in socializing nuanced messaging among cultural communities. He partners with clients and organizations to tap into the human experience across advocacy and mission-based work. With 10+ years of industry experience, he helped counter the closure of a safety net hospital in Chicago on behalf of Illinois State Representative Lamont J. Robinson, launched the American Library Association’s Unite Against Banned Books and Library Card Sign-up campaigns to protect intellectual freedom and curiosity, as well as scaled the social media presence of social practice artist Theaster Gates’ organization, Rebuild Foundation. Formerly, Terrence worked at Burrell Communications, a leading transcultural agency based in Chicago, where he spearheaded social media for Toyota and was responsible for connecting the brand with African American audiences.
Crystal Jackson
Social Media & Account Manager
Crystal Jackson is a dedicated community expert and content creator with 10+ years of experience in social media management. Crystal consistently delivers community engagement and growth across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Crystal has worked with Paypal, Grubhub, and the American Library Association to help understand audiences and establish humanistic messaging. She thrives in bringing creativity and innovation to every environment as a respected community builder and audience-focused professional. She specializes in developing social media platforms from the ground up and leveraging audience insights to scale an organization’s social presence and to create resonating content. Prior to her work with CCG, Crystal worked as the lead marketing strategist with The Lemonade Land, which turns vacant lots into micro-business markets.
Nathaniel Jones, Director
Videographer & Editor
Nathaniel is a Multi-Disciplinary Creative Director with twenty-plus years in storytelling, digital advertising, and marketing. He is an effective leader and manager who builds and executes integrated advertising & brand solutions. He has partnered with clients, including Boeing, Coke, Cox, Cox Business, Comcast, McDonald's, Sharpie, KFC, Motorola, AT&T, MetLife, HP, Kimberley Clark, Kraft, ONDCP (Office of National Drug Control Policy), Taco Bell, Discover, Kmart, T-Mobile, and Paccar. His expertise and specialties include Creative Direction, Art Direction, Design, 360 Brand Integration, Brand Engagement, Leadership, Conceptual Thinking, Digital Advertising, Social Engagement, Social Media, Content Creation, Mobile Application and design, User Experience, CRM, and Digital Strategy.
Brittany Wright
Art Director & Website Designer
Brittany has helped brands and companies celebrate their mission, milestones, and services for over ten years with authentic digital storytelling and marketing tactics across web design and social media. In addition to web design consulting, Brittany has led the marketing initiatives, branding, and overall art direction for nonprofit and major brands.
Most recently, she has served as the Director of Communications for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ®. She also advocates for Black Christian women to lean into their faith and business as the co-founder and Chief Operations Officer for the first coworking space for Black Christian women. She champions scholarships through The Women’s Board of the Chicago Urban League. Here's a fun fact about Brittany: She also has a holistic life coach certification.
Brandi Davis
Art Director & Website Designer
Brandi Davis is a Chicago native residing on the south side. Brandi graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago with a bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Multimedia and Web Design and launched BDavis Designs in 2003. She later attended DePaul University's College of Computing and Digital Media with a Master of Science in E-Commerce Technology - Project Management.
Brandi has over 18 years of experience as a graphic + web designer, offering a robust creative aesthetic and a solid grasp of digital technical requirements. Brandi specializes in building branding and marketing material for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community organizations.
When Brandi is not designing, she’s building curriculum in art therapy, boxing, and learning to play drums.