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.
Meet Our People
August 30, 2021
Joe Herring ›
Joe came to Playworks bringing over fourteen years of experience working in education. He discovered his love for education while teaching at summer camps and found a home at Playworks…
September 22, 2017
Tim Seso-Hunter ›
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Tim got his start with Playworks as a coach in 2007. In that role, he served schools in San Jose, Santa Clara, and…
August 10, 2022
Katie DeFusco ›
Katie joins Playworks bringing her passion for youth development and supporting kids’ growth in their confidence and skills through play and extracurricular activities. Prior to Playworks, Katie served as an…