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.
Meet Our People
April 11, 2018
Kerryann Tomlinson ›
Kerryann Tomlinson is the Executive Director of Playworks Arizona. She brings over 22 years of experience serving in the nonprofit, corporate, and sports/entertainment sectors to her role. Kerryann holds a masters in social work from the University of Connecticut. Prior to…
October 2, 2017
Kara Largent ›
Born and raised in Phoenix, Kara spent the first fifteen years of her career in public education, first as a teacher then Assistant Principal and finally Principal. She received her Bachelors in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University and her Masters in…
August 14, 2018
Rachel Miller ›
Rachel was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She attended Colorado State University and earned her degree in health and exercise science with a concentration in health promotion. During her time at CSU, she dedicated herself to helping youth develop…