About Playworks Pacific Northwest
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 Pacific Northwest
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Pacific Northwest in 2009. Playworks Pacific Northwest serves low-income schools across the Portland metro area through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Pacific Northwest 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
July 15, 2024
Megan Lewis ›
Megan Lewis joined Playworks as Director of Development for the Pacific Northwest in 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, development, and organizational leadership. Her deep commitment…
August 30, 2022
Asia Wisecarver ›
Born in the Northwest, Asia Wisecarver joined Playworks in 2015. She graduated from Stevenson High School in southwest Washington in 2000 and attended Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon, where she…
July 12, 2023
Samuel Sorscher ›
Sam was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and moved to Portland to attend Lewis & Clark College. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Hispanic Studies. It was…