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.
Meet Our People
February 7, 2024
Georgia Harris ›
Georgia Harris is the Executive Director of Playworks Arizona. Georgia brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the education, social services, and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, Georgia was awarded…
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…
January 20, 2023
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…