About Playworks New York/New Jersey
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 New York/New Jersey
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to New York/New Jersey in 2009. Playworks New York/New Jersey serves low-income schools across the area through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across New York/New Jersey through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
April 3, 2019
Daniel Speciale ›
Daniel Speciale joins Playworks as a Regional Pro Trainer in Western New York responsible for delivering Playworks professional development training for youth-facing staff. Most recently he was a human services…
November 25, 2020
Tyler Davis ›
Tyler Davis is a Program Specialist for Playworks NY/NJ. Tyler originally started with Playworks as an AmeriCorps member serving as a Program Coordinator in Buffalo, NY. Tyler attended SUNY-Fredonia where…
August 28, 2023
Shigyo Marrero ›
Shigyo Marrero is a Site Coordinator for NYC. He studied neuroscience, philosophy, and math in college. After studying experimental music at The New School, he began working toward a Doctor…