About Playworks Colorado
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 Colorado
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Colorado in 2010. Playworks Colorado serves low-income schools across Denver, Aurora, and Mapleton through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Colorado 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
October 21, 2021
Blake Heldt-Werle
Having earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Westminster College, Blake began his career with Playworks Utah in 2015. After two years of advocating safe, inclusive, and healthy play…
January 20, 2023
Jenna Goldman
Jenna Goldman (she/her) is the Regional Director of Field Operations, supporting a multi-region HUB including Arizona, Colorado, PacNW and Utah. Jenna joined the Playworks team in 2022 and has spent…
September 18, 2023
Amanda Kierszenblat
Amanda is looking forward to joining the Playworks Team as an Engagement Specialist, and is excited to jump into the new school year! From her time spent supporting nonprofit organizations…