Meet Judi Shink
A Storyteller. An Educator. A Bridge Between Generations.
Judi Shink, M.Ed is an educator, consultant, speaker, and storyteller whose work is deeply rooted in family, history, and community. As the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors, she carries a legacy of resilience and remembrance while helping today’s audiences learn from the past and connect with one another.
Rooted in the Past. Committed to the Future.
Judi, M.Ed is the first American-born member of her family, and a granddaughter of four Holocaust Survivors. In 2017 she co-founded Generations After MN, through the Jewish Community Relations Council, as a space for third generation descendants to share, learn, and build community. She has spoken to well over 15,000 people across schools, hospitals, professional trainings, and community gatherings, and her writing has been published on Kveller.
A Milwaukee native, Judi’s deep commitment to advocacy and education is reflected in her volunteer work with Pacer Center, Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, Camp Odayin, The Ronald McDonald House, and Children’s Minnesota. In 2022, Judi was honored with the World Saver Award at the Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s Pearl Society Women of Intention Event. Her leadership roles include serving on the boards of NCJW Minnesota and The IHRE (Institute of Holocaust Research and Education).
WHAT DRIVES MY WORK
HONOR THE PAST
Preserving the memories of those who came before us.
EDUCATE & INSPIRE
Turning history into lessons that shape a better tomorrow.
SPARK CONVERSATION
Creating a space for meaningful discussion and reflection.
BUILD A LEGACY
Helping future generations understand where they come from and where they are going.
“ The stories we inherit are not meant to stay in the past; they are meant to be lived and shared ”
Let's Keep the Conversations Going
Book Judi for your next event and bring a message of history, resilience, and hope to your community.