Judi Shink
Speaker + Consultant + Storyteller

Welcome and thank you for visiting my page!

For the past 30 years I have worked as an educator, consultant, speaker and storyteller, dedicated to helping people learn, connect, and grow. I hold a B.S. in early childhood and elementary education and a Master’s degree in family education. My unique blend of personal insight and professional experience allows me to connect and relate to audiences of all ages in meaningful and lasting ways. Please do not hesitate to reach out whether you are planning a workshop, school event, conference, community gathering or seeking collaboration or simply just curious to learn more. I bring warmth, clarity, and an authentic perspective to each and every presentation.
Please take a look around the site and learn more about what I have to offer. I look forward to the opportunity to connect and work together..

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Sharing Holocaust History Through a Personal Lens

As the granddaughter of four Holocaust Survivors, I honor their memories by sharing their remarkable stories, the choices they made to survive, and the legacy they have passed on to me. As I present their stories before, during, and after the Holocaust I touch on themes such as loss, silence, trauma, resilience, and identity. Most importantly I empower people to understand that listening alone is not enough, we must bear witness and take responsibility for ensuring that never again is not just a phrase but a commitment. Each customized presentation is thoughtfully designed to meet the specific needs of your audience. It is my honor to introduce you to my four heroes: Grandma Genia and Grandpa Jack Grinbaum who were from Poland and Grandma Charlotte and Grandpa Ted Weiss from the former Czechoslovakia.

Parent Education

I provide guidance and support for parents facing a wide range of complex situations including but not limited to; caring for a child with critical health issues, parenting children with unique needs, and navigating school systems. I work with school districts, hospitals, and other organizations speaking about a wide range of topics including:

Conferences 101- Conducting or Attending School Conferences
Caring for Families in Medical and Crisis Settings
Raising Children with Special Qualities
Supporting Siblings of Children with Special Qualities

In addition to these workshops I offer personalized support for parents and families navigating complex medical, developmental, or school-related challenges. I would love the opportunity to connect with you.

5 Eyewitness News ” ‘They were just one of so many million – that’s my family’s story.’ : Minnesota observes Holocaust Remembrance Day”

CBS News ” 1-Day Trip To Holocaust Museum Educates Minnesotans On Nazi Horrors “

Kveller ” What I Wish People Knew About Invisible Disabilities “

JFS Seattle ” Why Does My Son With Tourette’s Have to Fight to be Accepted? “

Park City News ” Granddaughter of Holocaust survivors to share stories in Park City “

Combating Hate Coalition ” Communities Combating Hate Minnesota “

Head of School

“We are deeply grateful for the opportunity our students had to learn from you yesterday. Your presentations were powerful in the way they combined personal stories about your grandfather with important historical information and context, and also a crucial call for all of us to be intentional about never forgetting and about finding the courage to intervene when we witness antisemitism. I had been looking forward to your visit and the message you would deliver to our students. I sensed from our earlier conversations that it would be good. But the reality of the visit surpassed my hopes. The students were attentive and engaged, and left the Concert Hall thinking and talking about what they had just heard. You’ve helped us build a foundation for ongoing work in the area of upstander skills. Thank you for making the trip and working with our community.”

Teacher

“Sometimes it feels like things are happening in the world that are too big for any one person to make a difference. You coming here and speaking to over 600 teenagers and adults gave me the example of one person making a difference. Thank you for sharing your family in such a personal way. I think it kept people with a range of views open, instead of closed, to hearing the impact of being a bystander vs an upstander in our world. I know it made a difference to me.
Thank you again for what you are doing.”

Parent

At the end of our time together, Ms. Shink told my students that as she is a Holocaust witness, with intimate knowledge of her grandparents’ firsthand experiences, so they too are now witnesses. She empowered my students to be part of the world that never forgets. I cannot imagine teaching a Holocaust literature unit without this sort of opportunity, again. Everything we read and studied came to life and mattered in new and tangible ways. I highly recommend Ms. Shink to any organization that seeks to not only know and preserve the truths of the Holocaust, but desires to promote connectedness to one another and to those who want to be agents of peace for all people.