About Playworks Utah
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 Utah
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Utah in 2011. Playworks Utah serves low-income schools across Salt Lake and Davis Counties through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Utah 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 25, 2025
Amanda Kierszenblat ›
Amanda is the Engagement Specialist supporting a multi-region HUB including Arizona, Colorado, PacNW and Utah. She joined the Playworks team in 2023, and previously spent her career supporting other nonprofit…
July 25, 2025
Kerryann Tomlinson ›
Kerryann Tomlinson (she/her) is the Vice President of Field Operations, supporting a multi-region HUB including Arizona, Colorado, PacNW and Utah. In 2018, she joined Playworks as Executive Director for the…
May 1, 2023
Eric Payne ›
Eric Payne (aka Payne) began his Playworks quest in 2014 as an AmeriCorps Coach. His background in early childhood development fit perfectly with the way Playworks supports children’s social and…