About Playworks Arizona
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 Arizona
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Arizona in 2011. Playworks Arizona serves primarily low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Arizona 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.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
February 15, 2024
Erin Mahoney ›
Erin Mahoney is a program manager for Playworks Arizona. Erin holds a Health Coach Certification from Institute of Integrated Nutrition and has a certificate in Mastering Leadership. Erin has over…
August 7, 2023
Julianne Bonsaver ›
Julianne has spent several years as an elementary school teacher after receiving her degree at NAU. While teaching, she took on several personal projects including facilitating a Pokemon Trading Card…
August 26, 2022
Briana Zive ›
Bri has come to Playworks with a great passion to bring safe and healthy play to every school. With a degree in Parks and Recreation Management, 9+ years experience of…