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.

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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.

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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…

September 22, 2017

Rachel Tibolla ›

Rachel joined the Playworks team in 2017 and is excited to work with an enthusiastic group of people that truly embody the power of play. She previously managed the development department at…

August 23, 2022

Savannah O’Sickey ›

Savannah is a Site Coordinator at Playworks Utah. Before moving to Utah, Savannah lived in Washington, DC for six years and was a 4th Grade Reading and Social Studies teacher…

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

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