About Playworks Pacific Northwest
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 Pacific Northwest
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Pacific Northwest in 2009. Playworks Pacific Northwest serves low-income schools across the Portland metro area through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Pacific Northwest 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
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 5, 2023
Nicole Navlet ›
Nicole was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington but found her home in Portland 7 years ago. She has her BA in Social Work from the University of Washington. She…
November 28, 2022
Casey Gackle ›
From Tacoma, Washington, Casey began his journey with Playworks in November of 2022 as a Program Specialist in the Pacific Northwest Seattle area. Casey has his B.A. in Business Administration…