Tashan Kilkenny is the newest addition to the Program team for Playworks New York/New Jersey. Prior to this position, Tashan served as a Playworks Corps Member in Brooklyn, New York. Tashan worked at Oasis in Central Park summer camp for six seasons where he began to nurture his love for youth development. After graduating from SUNY Albany with his Bachelor of Arts in English, Tashan started his Playworks adventure. He is most appreciative of the fact that Playworks gives him a platform where he can “pay it forward” for the next generation. Tashan played college basketball and currently enjoys participating in leagues – and pick-up games – throughout New York City.

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