About ShareBuddies

Our story, our mission, our values, and the people who make this work possible.

Arjun, Founder of ShareBuddies
✦ Founder

Arjun

Founder & Executive Director

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Our Founder

Built on
Inclusion & Compassion

ShareBuddies was founded in 2021 by Arjun, who believes that every child deserves the chance to build meaningful friendships, no matter how they communicate or what their family can spend.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ShareBuddies runs small-group, online, interactive social skills sessions for students who find social situations tricky. We keep our groups small and our pricing fair, so families can actually stick with it.

Under Arjun's leadership, ShareBuddies has grown to serve more than 60 families, working with mental health experts to deliver caring, practical programming across three communication levels.

2021
Founded
60+
Families Served
$30
Per Session
What We Believe

Our Core Values

Inclusion

Inclusion

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

Communication

Communication

We meet each student where they are and help them grow at their own pace, in a safe and supportive space.

Togetherness

Togetherness

We believe in community. Our small sessions help kids build genuine friendships and a real sense of belonging.

Therapists & Staff

Our Team

Our therapists and volunteers are the people who keep ShareBuddies moving forward. Meet the team behind the work.

Arjun, Founder
Arjun
Founder & Executive Director
Started ShareBuddies in 2021 to make quality social skills support something every family can access and afford.
✦ 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, helping students build social connections that last.
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Passionate about inclusion and helping students grow socially through interactive, 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 expertise in education, public service, and mental health to help guide our 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. Helps keep our approach to social skills grounded in mental health best practices.
Join the Team

Volunteer With ShareBuddies

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

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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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Get Started Today

Ready to Join ShareBuddies?

Sign your child up and start building social skills with our caring team. Sessions run online a few times a week, in small groups of 2 to 3 students.

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