About Playworks Northern California

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.

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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.

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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


March 11, 2021

Michelle Serrano ›

Michelle joined Playworks as an AmeriCorps coach in NorCal back in 2006, and her love of kids, sports, and our impact has remained front and center throughout her career at…

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September 22, 2017

Leah Ewbank ›

Leah was introduced to the power of play in 2013 when she became an AmeriCorps Member for Playworks in Silicon Valley. After two years in the game, Leah is thrilled…

September 22, 2017

Tim Seso-Hunter ›

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Tim got his start with Playworks as a coach in 2007. In that role, he served schools in San Jose, Santa Clara, and…

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We’re hiring! Join us on the playground or behind the scenes.

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