About Playworks Southern 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.
Meet Playworks Southern California
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Southern California in 2009. Playworks Southern California serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Southern California through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Meet Our People
September 22, 2017
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 Playworks. After completing her AmeriCorps service, she became a Program…
September 22, 2017
Luciano Mondolo ›
Luciano is in his sixth year with Playworks currently serving as the program director spearheading school partnerships and program quality in Southern California. He previously served as a Playworks program manager for three years dedicated to the development of many…
September 22, 2017
Ann Nguyen ›
Ann first joined the Playworks family in 2009 as Coach Ann, serving as a Playworks coach at Santee Elementary in East San Jose. She absolutely fell in love with the kids, the community she served, and the beauty of bringing…