About Playworks Indiana
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 Indiana
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Indiana in 2013. Playworks Indiana serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Indiana 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
June 22, 2022
Karlencia Johnson ›
Karlencia Johnson joined Playworks in August 2019 and has been reinvigorating recess and play across the Midwest since. After participating as an AmeriCorps member, Karlencia began implementing consultative services and…
August 24, 2022
Traneisha English ›
Traneisha English is a Director of Field Operations and has been with Playworks since 2018. She joined Playworks with ten years of experience in youth development and staff management. Prior…
February 3, 2023
Bria Amons ›
Bria Amons joined Playworks in August 2020 as a Site Coordinator. Bria has vast experience in youth development programming, having most recently served as the Program Director for the Wheeler…