About Playworks Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Wisconsin in 2012. Playworks Wisconsin serves low-income schools across the Greater Milwaukee metro area and southern Wisconsin through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Wisconsin 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
September 9, 2022
Krystin Taylor ›
Krystin joined Playworks Wisconsin as a Site Coordinator and is currently working as a Program Specialist.
July 17, 2023
Charmaine Torma ›
For over 20 years, Charmaine has helped nonprofits of all types, sizes, and operating budgets, advance their mission by helping them to secure philanthropic income. Charmaine was drawn to her…
February 17, 2023
Traneisha English ›
Traneisha English is a Director of Field Operations and has been with Playworks since 2018. She joined Playworks with ten years of experience in youth development and staff management. Prior…