Trevor is a Graduate Research Assistant at the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University. His research interests include environmental and political communication, advocacy, and social movements. He also works with the Syracuse Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship.

Trevor holds a M. A. in Communication and Media from the University of Northern Iowa. His thesis focuses on the rhetorical implications of SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) for environmental advocates. He also holds a B. S. in Mass Communication from the University of North Alabama and has a professional background in marketing.