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Phuoc Nguyen
Phuoc has been with Playworks for seven years. After four years of commuting to the Playworks Oakland office, however, he was wildly enthusiastic when Playworks expanded to his hometown. He is in charge of all of the management operations within the Silicon Valley. Phuoc has always appreciated how Playworks uses the universal language of play to break down barriers of language, cultures, and socio-economic background.
Silicon Valley Boasts Most Playful CEO
Maynard Webb, chairman and CEO of LiveOps, a Santa Clara, CA, high-tech company, was named as the Playworks’ Most Playful CEO earlier this year, taking the honors after a national search for a chief who truly valued play in the workplace. Heading one of the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley, Maynard is a strong advocate for employee playtime, participating in the 2008 LiveOps Olympic Games with his employees, and even taking home a medal.
Michelle Barron
I love my job and I love my school! I’ve seen the difference Playworks can make and I just want to be a part of expanding that impact for more kids.
What I do with the kids every day really helps them - both in school and in life.
Oakland Group Seeks More Play in School Day
Shrinking budgets and strict academic mandates prompted California schools to cut gym classes and cut back on recess time. Now, an Oakland-based nonprofit is trying to put more focus on fitness.
Jessica Williams
Jessica came to Playworks first as a site coordinator at Shields Elementary in San Jose, and then moved into the Silicon Valley office to assist with program logistics and funding. Jessica grew up in the Silicon Valley, and is looking forward to one day sending her 2 year old daughter, Olivia, to a Playworks school.
