Meet Playworks Northern California
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Northern California in 2012. Playworks Northern California serves low-income schools across the San Francisco Bay Area through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Northern California 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
August 24, 2021
Matt Bailey ›
Matt began his journey with Playworks early on as a child, serving as an influential recess leader through our Junior Coach Program. As a Junior Coach, he led games, solved…
August 11, 2022
Ashly Fagundes ›
Ashly became a Playworks Coach in 2016 shortly after graduating from San Jose State University with a B.S. in Health Science. Shortly after, through continued dedication to youth development and…
May 8, 2018
Tommy Courtney ›
Tommy started with Playworks in 2019 as a Program Coordinator, bringing with him a passion for supporting the growth of healthy communities. With several years’ experience working in athletics and play around…