Berto Dryden
Program Specialist
Aurora Highlands, Virginia Court, & Park Lane
Berto is going into his first year as a Program Specialist for Playworks Colorado, fourth year with Playworks. Originally from New York, Berto grew up in Georgia, attending Covenant College to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and his love for playing basketball. While in school, he came to Colorado during the summers to work at a summer camp as a counselor. He officially moved to Colorado in 2019 working in Aurora Public Schools. Outside of work, Berto coaches high school girls basketball, enjoys traveling to new places with his wife and kids, and loves exploring anything new, whether its food, places or people!
Brittany Jones
AmeriCorps Member
Ashley
Brittany is excited about her second year with Playworks. She previously worked as a middle school math tutor and Track & Field coach. She plays Women’s Pro Football in the WNFC and is eager to bring her love of sports and wellness to the team. A few of Brittany’s hobbies include, going to gym and reading.
Chandra Graham
AmeriCorps Member
Rosehill
Chandra is excited to bring welcomeness to the community by engaging with all students of all backgrounds!
Dominique Hubert
AmeriCorps Member
Central
Dominique Hubert is excited to be on the Playworks Team this year. He’s a former Professional Track Athlete, and has spent the last 5 years coaching youth sports. When he’s not working, you can find him in the gym or spending time with family. His favorite meal is Chicken and Waffles!
Grace Howell
Site Coordinator
Vista Peak, Dalton, Side Creek & Quest
Grace is a Site Coordinator and is pumped to create an environment where kids can play, grow, and connect with one another. In her free time you can find her rock climbing, losing in fantasy football, or cooking up some yummy food (roommate approved).
Jacob Borer
Site Coordinator
Ponderosa, College View, Fulton & Clyde Miller
Jake graduated from the University of Denver in 2019 with a degree in History. For 3 years, he worked with the Colorado Avalanche in their Amateur Hockey program. Jake has always loved working to promote active lifestyles and he’s excited to work for Playworks! In his free time, he enjoys cheering for all the Colorado sports teams, as well as exploring the great outdoors.
Kylie Gregg
Trainer
Kylie is entering her fifth year with Playworks Colorado and recently transitioned into the role of Trainer. Originally from Kansas, she holds a degree in Strategic Communication from Wichita State University and brings over a decade of experience working with youth in nonprofit and educational settings. Kylie is passionate about youth empowerment and creating environments where all children and adults feel seen, supported, and joyful. Outside of Playworks, she enjoys skiing, camping, trying new recipes, traveling, and attending live music shows with friends.
Leland Maki
AmeriCorps Member
Kemp
Leland is absolutely ecstatic to complete another year of service with a school that he considers family! Leland has built connections that’ve sustained multiple seasons, and this inspires him to bring even more people together! Leland is a firm believer in Jesus Christ and actively participates in what he teaches. Leland also likes weight lifting, hiking, and sushi!!