About Playworks New York/New Jersey
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 New York/New Jersey
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to New York/New Jersey in 2009. Playworks New York/New Jersey serves low-income schools across the area through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across New York/New Jersey through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Meet Our People
September 22, 2017
Basheer Smith ›
Bash joined Playworks in 2015 as a Coach and has moved up in the organization to recently be named Program Director for the New York/New Jersey region. As Program Director he oversees the program team and program partnerships. Bash blends…
October 7, 2019
Jessica Schaeffer ›
Jessica Schaeffer is the Regional Partnership Director for Playworks in New York/New Jersey. Prior to joining the organization, Jessica worked at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for seven years where she implemented the Healthy Schools Program in districts across…
November 25, 2020
Tyler Davis ›
Tyler Davis is a Program Specialist for Playworks NY/NJ. Tyler originally started with Playworks as an AmeriCorps member serving as a Program Coordinator in Buffalo, NY. Tyler attended SUNY-Fredonia where he majored in Music Education and played on the ultimate…