About Playworks Illinois
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 Illinois
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Illinois in 2011. Playworks Illinois serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Illinois through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
December 9, 2021
Christina Ukachukwu ›
Christina received a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry and Adolescence Studies from Judson University in 2016. Over the past few years, she has worked with youth in many capacities. She loves finding new ways to empower youth to become authors…
March 18, 2022
Annie Share ›
Annie graduated from Clark University in 2018 with a B.A. in Sociology and Urban Development & Social Change. She first joined the Playworks Illinois team in 2019 as an Engagement Specialist, and is thrilled to continue her Playworks journey as…
March 23, 2022
Rashada Dawan ›
Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Rashada Dawan is truly the definition of Every Woman. When she’s not on performing in musical theater production or working on a play or singing with her band, while managing her two…