About ShareBuddies

Our story, mission, values, and the passionate team behind our work.

Arjun — Founder of ShareBuddies
✦ Founder

Arjun

Founder & Executive Director

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Our Founder

A Nonprofit Built on
Inclusion & Compassion

ShareBuddies was founded in 2021 by Arjun, driven by a deep belief that every child deserves the opportunity to build meaningful friendships — regardless of their communication ability or financial background.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ShareBuddies exists to provide free, online, interactive social skills sessions to students who face social challenges — at no cost to their families, ever.

Under Arjun's leadership, the organization has grown to serve 60+ families, partnering with mental health experts to deliver evidence-informed programming across three communication levels.

2021
Founded
60+
Families Served
$0
Cost to Families
What We Believe

Our Core Values

Inclusiveness

Inclusion

Every child belongs. We design our programs to be welcoming and accessible for all communicative abilities.

Communication

Communication

We meet each student where they are, helping them grow at their own pace in a safe, supportive environment.

Togetherness

Togetherness

We believe in community. Our sessions foster genuine friendships and a sense of belonging for every student.

Therapists & Staff

Our Team

Our passionate therapists and volunteers provide the momentum that allows progress to be made. Meet the people who make ShareBuddies possible.

Arjun — Founder
Arjun
Founder & Executive Director
Founded ShareBuddies in 2021, driven by a mission to make free social skills support accessible to every child regardless of ability or background.
✦ Founder
Krista Judge
Krista Judge
Lead Behavior & Speech Therapist
Leads our therapy sessions with deep expertise in behavior and speech, guiding each child to build communication skills with care and confidence.
Caroline Boris
Caroline Boris
Volunteer Therapist
Brings warmth, creativity, and dedication to every session, supporting students in developing meaningful social connections.
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Passionate about inclusion and helping students grow socially through interactive and engaging weekly sessions.
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Dedicated to creating a safe, fun environment where every child feels valued, included, and excited to learn.
Leadership

Board of Directors

Our board brings diverse expertise in education, public service, and mental health to guide ShareBuddies' mission and growth.

Joe McDonald
Joe McDonald
Board Member
Representative, Republican — District 29A. Brings public policy expertise and a strong commitment to community-based services.
Scott Tordeur
Scott Tordeur
Board Member
Wayzata Public Schools. Brings deep educational insight and a passion for student development to the ShareBuddies board.
Jim Baldus
Jim Baldus
Board Member
Psychologist. Guides ShareBuddies' evidence-based approach to social skills development and mental health best practices.
Join the Team

Volunteer With ShareBuddies

Our volunteers are the heart of ShareBuddies. Whether you're a student, educator, mental health professional, or simply someone who cares about kids — we'd love to have you join our team.

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Session Facilitator

Lead or co-lead our weekly social skills sessions online.

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Curriculum Support

Help develop lesson materials and activities for our programs.

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Outreach & Admin

Help us connect with families and support our operations.

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Make a Difference

Every hour you volunteer helps a child build a friendship that could change their life.

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Sign up for free and start building social skills with our caring team. Sessions are available online, 3–4 times per week.

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