Jill Vialet is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Playworks (formerly Sports4Kids).[1] Vialet founded Playworks in 1996 at two schools in Berkeley, California.[2] The organization is now providing play and physical activities in schools in more than 20 cities across the United States. By 2015, Playworks will serve more than 650 schools in 27 cities.[3]
Jill Vialet | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Social entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of Playworks |
Personal life
editShe grew up in Washington, D.C. spending her afternoons playing at a local recreation center. She later attended Harvard University and graduated in 1986.[4]
Vialet also founded the Museum of Children's Arts (mocha) in Oakland, California.[5] According to her biography on the Huffington Post, Vialet served as the executive director at mocha for nine years and helped it to expand its programs to reach 20,000 young people each year.[6] In 2011, mocha served approximately 30,000 children.[7]
Recognition
editVialet was elected as an Ashoka Fellow in 2004 for her work in learning/education.[8]
In 2011, Vialet was named by Forbes as one of 30 social entrepreneurs on its 'Impact 30' list.[9] Forbes says it defined the social entrepreneurs on its list as "a person who uses business to solve social issues."[10]
In 2013, Vialet received a James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award.[11]
References
edit- ^ Tobias, Rachel. "ill Vialet: Making Play Work". IT Magazine. Archived from the original on 2010-08-23.
- ^ Wilson, Emily. "The Hard Work of Play". The Monthly.
- ^ "Mattel Expands Commitment to Play with National Playworks Partnership". Forbes Market Watch.
- ^ Krasny, Michael. "First Person: Jill Vialet". KQED San Francisco.
- ^ Leach, Emily. "Jill Vialet". TEDx Albuquerque. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27.
- ^ "Jill Vialet". Huffington Post.
- ^ Krasny, Michael. "First Person: Jill Vialet". KQED San Francisco.
- ^ "Jill Vialet". Ashoka.
- ^ "Impact 30". Forbes.
- ^ Coster, Helen (November 30, 2011). "Forbes' List of the Top 30 Social Entrepreneurs". Forbes.
- ^ Davis, Matt. "How the Irvine Foundation Invests Dollars in Recess". Inside Philanthropy.
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