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
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…
August 7, 2023
Jessyca Goodwin ›
Jessyca is beyond excited for the opportunity to work with staff and students across The Valley as a Playworks Program Specialist. After studying secondary education and theatre at Northern Arizona…
February 12, 2024
Aubrey Watkins ›
Aubrey is a Phoenix native and has an extensive background in Theater for Young Audiences. She is excited to be joining Playworks with over five years of experience fundraising for…