About
The Shiba Foundation is a Scientific 501(c)(3) non-profit that engages in Community Research and Action using evidence-based approaches. We focus on skill development, community engagement, and long-term sustainable change. At its core, the Foundation empowers individuals to explore their passions, build self-efficacy, and engage in meaningful work through hands-on opportunities in entrepreneurship, leadership, community development, and personal well-being.
The Foundation is led by a diverse group of self-motivated learners from around the world. Our team is constantly developing and applying new skills and perspectives.
All of the Foundation's programs are both accessible and built on sustainable practices. By prioritizing cooperative collaboration, the aim is to support individual growth while simultaneously creating a broader impact on the community.
Current Projects
Economic Support
The SEA Pipeline Leadership Program directly addresses the two most fundamental barriers to Neurodivergent Career Growth:
(A) communication
(B) social-relational challenges
These mechanisms create near-impenetrable career growth barriers in traditional settings, and therefore justify investing in Neurodivergent Leadership Development.
Practical mechanisms by which Leadership Development fixes the problem is addressed in this video:
Reference to Theory:
1) Neurodiversity Paradox:
Strengths vs Workplace Barriers
2) The Foundation:
Stability-Efficacy-Advocacy Model (SEA)
3) Psychological Safety & Poly Vagal Theory
Required Physiological State
4) Behavioral Momentum Theory
Neurodivergent Inertia & Self Efficacy
5) Double Empathy
Communication & Fundamental Workplace Barriers