Meet Playworks Minnesota
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Minnesota in 2010. Playworks Minnesota serves schools across Minnesota through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Minnesota 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.
Every child deserves
• to learn how to be a good friend.
• to feel like a hero.
• a voice.
Playworks outcomes speak for themselves. Last year school principals and teacher reported:
Meet Our People
September 22, 2017
Shauna McDonald ›
Shauna McDonald is the Executive Director of Playworks Minnesota. In this role, Shauna is responsible for growing Playworks impact and long term sustainability in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South…
January 31, 2022
Julian Peota ›
Julian Peota (Coach JP) has a passion for play and youth development that helps youth to become conscientious and inviting members of the greater community. As a lifelong soccer player…
February 10, 2026
Jay Montilla ›
Jaylin Montilla is a Site Coordinator with a love for creative play and a passion for supporting youth with a smile every single day. Born in New York City but…