Play Ambassadors

Our Play Ambassadors PLAY an important role in the dissemination of knowledge about the Value of Play.  Since our founding in 2009, the US Play Coalition has grown exponentially.  The growth of our network relies on the passion our ambassadors share via word of mouth, social media learning opportunities such as #WePlayChat, and email shares.

Our Play Ambassadors are making a tremendous difference in leading the voice on the value of play. Next time you run into one of them either online or in person, ask them how you can be involved too.

Learn more about the Play Ambassador program by emailing uspcplayambassador@gmail.com

Meet Our Team

Team Leaders

  • Deborah J. Rhea

    SOUTHWESTERN PLAY AMBASSADOR
    Professor, Texas Christian University and Director, LiiNK™ Project

  • Pat "The Play Lady" Rumbaugh

    MID-ATLANTIC PLAY AMBASSADOR
    Co-Founder, Let's Play America

  • Joyce Hemphill, PhD

    GREATER CHICAGO PLAY AMBASSADOR
    Author, Retired Professor, Co-Founder of Shinyhill.com

  • Brian VanDongen

    NORTHEAST PLAY AMBASSADOR
    Assistant Director of Recreation
    Readington Township, NJ

  • Matt Leung

    WESTERN CANADA
    PLAY AMBASSADOR
    Master Trainer, DANCEPL3Y
    Alberta, Canada

  • Patty Stine

    MID-ATLANTIC
    PLAY AMBASSADOR
    Co-founder, Pure Play Every Day!

  • Darryl Edwards

    UK - PLAY AMBASSADOR
    Author and Founder
    Primal Play Method
    London, England

  • Jed Dearybury

    EDUCATION TEAM PLAY AMBASSADOR
    Director of Creativity & Innovation
    www.mrdearybury.com

  • Julie Jones

    EDUCATION TEAM PLAY AMBASSADOR
    Director for Student Teaching
    Converse College's School of Education & Graduate Studies

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