Meet Playworks Northern California
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Northern California in 2012. Playworks Northern California serves low-income schools across the San Francisco Bay Area through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Northern California 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
November 4, 2025
Hector Salazar ›
Hector Salazar is the Executive Director of Playworks Northern California. Though he began this role in November 2025, Hector is no stranger to Playworks. His journey with the organization began…
September 22, 2017
Jake Beaman ›
Jake started his Playworks journey as an AmeriCorps Coach in 2011 and has since worked throughout the Bay Area as a Playworks Coach, Site Coordinator, and Senior Program Manager. Jake…
October 24, 2024
John Schilder ›
John joined Playworks in October 2024 as the Development Director for California. A product of Central Ohio, John brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience with a…