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 6, 2023
Desirae Arends ›
Desi began her journey with Playworks in 2014. She worked as a speech therapist in Nebraska with elementary-aged children for three years prior. After learning about the power of play…
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…
July 25, 2025
Olivia Segura ›
Meet Olivia, Development Manager for Playworks Utah. Olivia brings experience in fundraising, development, and leadership to support safe and healthy play in local elementary schools. Before her current role, Olivia…