Stephani Atkins works as the Executive Director for StoryArk. In this role, she oversees the planning and implementation of creative writing opportunities for secondary students at The Shire. In addition, Ms. Atkins leads The Shire’s Audio Drama Team as writing mentor and executive producer of the radio and podcast series HUSH.

In her past positions, Ms. Atkins has headed up youth programming, developed curriculum, initiated new ministries and organized events for a number of non-profits including mega churches, public schools and advocacy groups. She just recently worked as a marketing director for Liberty Classical Academy and has been involved in public relations as a volunteer for various arts organizations. She has served on numerous boards including The Partnership Plan, Stillwater Public Library Foundation, Students Take Action Network, and Parents United for Public Schools. Ms. Atkins graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a liberal arts degree that focused on journalism, American culture and secondary education.