About Us

Our Staff

 

Austin Atteberry
Executive Director & Co-Founder 

Austin hails from the great city of Chicago where he was raised and where he attended school at Northwestern University (06'). After completing his degree, he released a record as a singer-songwriter and was persuaded to move to Music City - Nashville, TN in 2008.  A few years into his time in Nashville, a beautiful girl named Sara moved in next door to Austin and changed the course of his life forever. The idea for Sing Me a Story was born in 2011 and started to take shape in May of 2012 after Austin resigned his position at his day job in Nashville. Austin carries an MBA from Pinchot University in Seattle and was married to that beautiful girl next door, Sara, in 2013. They have two dogs (Fat Sam and Coli) and currently reside in the great state of Minnesota. Austin makes a mean Texas bar-b-que and enjoys the relationships he shares with those he loves the most. 


Autumn Rosado (Dobbeck)
Director of Operations

Autumn Dobbeck is a Chicago-suburbs native who now resides in Downers Grove, IL. Autumn holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Illinois and is currently pursuing her MBA. Her journey with Sing Me a Story began in 2018 as an intern, sparking a deep passion for the organization’s mission. With experience in marketing, nonprofit development, and graphic design, Autumn eagerly joined the team full-time in 2022.
 
Coming from a family of musicians and artists, Autumn is grateful to work for an organization that blends her love of the arts with a commitment to helping others. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, teaching ballet, and spending time with her partner. 

 

Claire Perkins
Program Coordinator 

Claire Perkins is a PhD student in cognitive psychology at the University of Illinois, where she studies memory and learning. She previously taught middle school math and helped build national AI education resources. She’s thrilled to be part of a mission that brings joy to families and keeps the magic of storytelling alive.

 

 

AJ Baldwin
Video Editor

AJ Baldwin is an Austin-bred and New York City-based creative. They have a bachelor’s degree from Sarah Lawrence College, where they studied Film and Creative Writing. With a lifelong love of music and a passion for working with youth, they are excited to be supporting Sing Me a Story’s mission!