At Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. We partner with schools, districts, and after-school programs to provide a service or mix of services including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships.

Playworks’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.​ Today, Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. Playworks currently serves more than 1,200 schools across the United States and reaches more than 700,000 students directly and through professional training services.

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Playworks' headquarters in Oakland, CA, United States

Jill Vialet

Elizabeth Cushing

Michelle Serrano

Hector Ramon Salazar

Satoshi Steimetz

Phasha Spencer

Kerryann Tomlinson

Celeste Soto

Tia Mathisen

Basheer Smith

Kyle Deroos

Andrea Woolley

Robin Grossman

Pj Dever III

Ivy Olesh

Valerie Cuevas

Val Cuevas

Susan Stone

Leslie Boissiere

Kanika Pasricha

Antoniya Marinova

This department oversees the planning, execution, and management of programs to ensure successful outcomes aligned with organizational goals.

Program Management

The Program Management Team at Playworks is responsible for overseeing the implementation and enhancement of the organization's play-based programs in schools and communities. This team collaborates with school staff and stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of services, providing training and support to maximize the impact of play on children's social and emotional development. Through strategic planning and coordination, the Program Management Team aims to expand Playworks' reach and elevate the quality of play experiences for students across the nation.

Program Management Team

This department oversees the coordination and supervision of site operations and staff to ensure streamlined processes.

Site Management

This department oversees the organization's strategic direction and compliance through board governance.

Governance Council

This department specializes in the development and delivery of training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.

Training Department

The Development and Fundraising Team at Playworks is dedicated to securing the financial resources necessary to expand and enhance the organization's mission of promoting safe and inclusive play in schools. This team collaborates with partners, stakeholders, and donors to cultivate relationships, create compelling fundraising campaigns, and manage grants, ensuring that Playworks can reach and positively impact more children across the country. Through strategic outreach and engagement efforts, they work to build a sustainable foundation for Playworks’ growth and success in fostering children's social and emotional health.

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Program Management

Program Management Team

Site Management

Governance Council

Training Department

Development and Fundraising Team

Offices

Playworks

Org chart

Teams

Program Management

Program Management Team

Site Management

Governance Council

Training Department

Development and Fundraising Team

Offices

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