Team Members
"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."
Teens4Autism would not be possible without the support and help of an amazing team. Our team members are without equal in their endeavor to bring public awareness to teens everywhere and their assistance in helping teens realizing their fund raising abilities and hosting their own events.
Tina Napolitano - Co-Founder
I was born in England and i now live in Austin, TX. I have been married to Mark for 22 years and have 2 wonderful children, Joe aged 21 who is attending CSU and Georgia, aged 17 who you will read about below. I also have an amazing step Daughter Jade who lives in London, England. I am a natural Entrepreneur, and over the past 20 years my husband and I have owned and run 2 successful businesses. The first was an import and export company dealing with China, Russia, Poland and England and the second was an internet based company, in which we created multiple websites and a proprietary software. For the past 8 years I have also been managing my daughter Georgia's singing career. I have always wanted to start a project that involves giving back and charity and I am very excited and happy to be combining my passions of Music, Children and Charity together to bring you Teens4Autism. Thank you for taking the time to read about our wonderful team and supporting Teens4Autism, it is nice to know you care too.
Georgia Napolitano - Co-Founder
I was born in England, I have lived in Spain and I now live permanently in Austin, TX. I have just turned 17, I have been singing since I was 6 yrs old. I have performed all around the World and one of the highlights was singing the National Anthem in front of 40,000 for a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park. It has always been my dream to be a famous singer so that I can help the less fortunate children of the world. Teens4Autism is something very dear to my heart as I want to reach out to the other teens of the world and spread awareness about autism and also raise money to help fund future research and treatment options.
You can read more about me at www.GeorgiaNapolitano.com
Bede Marshall-Ryan
I was born and raised in Dallas and have been in Austin since 1996. I have three beautiful children, Jack 15, a freshman at St. Michael's Academy; Currin 12, a 7th grader at Lake Travis Middle School; and Frank 9, a 3rd grader at Lake Pointe Elementary. My dear godson and cousin Will, who is 9 years old, has Autism. The diagnosis changed the lives of our entire family. I have been so grateful to have come in contact with those who share the same goal as I --to inform and educate others and hopefully, one day soon, find a cure. I was a founding member who helped launch the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and worked with their Foundation in Austin. I also served as a Grants Committee member, and was part of their acting Board of Directors. I enjoy spending time with my dear friends and family.
Carmel Wakefield
