About Us
NativRoots Collective is a creative agency at the intersection of culture, art, storytelling, and strategy. We craft bold ideas and innovative visual solutions that empower artists, brands, and organizations to stand out, connect with their audiences, and help create meaningful stories that resonate.
Ideas with Impact and Stories with Meaning excite us.
With expertise spanning branding, digital marketing, content creation, visual storytelling, artist development, and experiential events, we partner with artists, businesses, nonprofits, and visionaries to tell their stories authentically. Whether it’s designing a campaign that resonates, building a digital presence that converts, or creating visuals that captivate, we bring passion, innovation, care, and precision to every project.
At NativRoots Collective, we’re collaborators, problem-solvers, dedicated storytellers, and dreamers.
NativRoots has worked with clients such as Grammy award-winning artist Michaël Brun, Paul Beaubrun, NAÏKA, Forbes Magazine, Time Magazine, Berkeley College, Barbancourt, Stay Sojo, Harvard University, The Lincoln Center, the Jazz Foundation of America, and more.
CLIENTS AND COLLABORATORS
Our Team
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co-founder + managing partner
David-Georges Renaud is the driving force behind NativRoots Collective's compelling visual narratives and strategic brand development. A seasoned filmmaker with a deep understanding of impactful storytelling, David specializes in translating ambitious ideas into authentic, high-quality multimedia content that truly captures attention and drives engagement.
Born in Haiti and inspired by his grandfather’s spellbinding fables, David’s storytelling roots run deep. He sharpened his creative edge at Pratt Institute, earning a master’s in Design Management, then dove headfirst into the world of filmmaking at the New York Film Academy. There, he mastered every layer of production; from concept to camera to final cut. He doesn't merely create films; he meticulously crafts cinematic experiences. His distinctive vision infuses every project with unparalleled depth and purpose.
David's unique blend of creative artistry ensures that every client's message is not just seen, but felt and remembered. His unwavering commitment to excellence and his profound ability to see the broader picture make him a vital architect in realizing NativRoots Collective's most ambitious and transformative projects.
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co-founder + managing partner
Davidson Toussaint is a creative force and strategic architect behind NativRoots Collective, known for fusing visionary ideas with cultural storytelling. A master of narrative-driven content and marketing, Davidson brings an artistic lens to strategic thinking, building experiences that resonate, inspire, and drive real impact.
With over a decade of experience in the creative industry, a sharp instinct for trends and untapped potential, he helps artists and organizations grow with purpose. His work goes beyond strategy, it’s about sparking movements, elevating voices, and turning creative vision into measurable results. Davidson is where story meets strategy, and creativity meets momentum.
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co-founder + managing partner
Steven Baboun is an artist, photographer, and creative director from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. His multidisciplinary practice spans music, fashion, fine art, stage design, and creative direction. His work is rooted in community and social justice, often centering marginalized voices and personal narratives.Steven has exhibited internationally in cities such as New York, Seoul, Amsterdam, Mexico City, and Port-au-Prince. His work has been shown at institutions including the Bronx Museum, CCCADI, Haiti Cultural Exchange, La MaMa Galleria, Photoville, and Heath Gallery. He has also led youth art workshops at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), further emphasizing his commitment to education and creative empowerment.
As a lead creative at NativRoots Collective, Steven develops bold visual narratives that bridge art and culture. From art films and photography to music videos to experiential design, his work is known for its emotional resonance, striking visual clarity, and strong storytelling.