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.
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.
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
July 15, 2024
Elise Graham ›
Elise began her journey in the non-profit space as a Regional Program Coordinator with AmeriCorps in elementary schools located in Los Angeles. She enjoyed relationship building and mentorship and joined…
January 20, 2023
Theresa Dellomo ›
Theresa, or just T, (she/her) is the Operations Manager, supporting a multi-region HUB including Arizona, Colorado, PacNW and Utah. Theresa’s journey to Playworks began as a youth programs AmeriCorps VISTA…
August 8, 2023
Amanda Jolley ›
Amanda, better known as Coach Jolley, began her journey with Playworks as an AmeriCorps member in 2011. After completing three years of service through AmeriCorps at Midvale Elementary, she decided…