About Playworks Southern California
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Southern California
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Southern California in 2009. Playworks Southern California serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Southern California through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Meet Our People
August 12, 2022
Rebecca Reese ›
Rebecca joins Playworks as a Program Manager with over nine years of nonprofit experience in health education and improving outcomes for children and their families. After moving from Portland, Oregon…
September 22, 2017
Luciano Mondolo ›
Luciano is in his tenth year with Playworks currently serving as the Associate Director of Southern California, Program spearheading school partnerships and program quality in Southern California. He previously served…
August 12, 2019
Celeste Soto ›
Celeste joined the Playworks team in July 2019 as Development Director. Her introduction to Playworks came via her previous position with the LA Galaxy Foundation, where she developed her passion…