About Playworks Arizona
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 Arizona
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Arizona in 2011. Playworks Arizona serves primarily low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Arizona 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
July 25, 2025
Amanda Kierszenblat ›
Amanda is the Engagement Specialist supporting a multi-region HUB including Arizona, Colorado, PacNW and Utah. She joined the Playworks team in 2023, and previously spent her career supporting other nonprofit…
February 12, 2024
Rhett Etherton ›
Say hello to Rhett Etherton, Regional Partnership Director at Playworks. As Partnership Director, Rhett helps schools and youth organizations find the Playworks service that best fits their needs for creating…
January 20, 2023
Jenna Goldman ›
Jenna Goldman (she/her) is the Regional Director of Field Operations, supporting a multi-region HUB including Arizona, Colorado, PacNW and Utah. Jenna joined the Playworks team in 2022 and has spent…