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The Play People Book is a list of people who built organizations around the concept of play. This list includes play speakers, advocates, applied improvisers, facilitators, professors, podcasters, reseachers, consultants, and more.

Thanks so much to everyone on this list that is bringing more play into the world!		This list is constantly being updated, so if you'd like to be added to the list or see a play person is missing from this list, email jeff@rediscoveryourplay.com or send a message via linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays

The World Needs Play...Now More Than Ever.
Cheers To A World Filled With More Play!
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FIRST NAMELAST NAMEORGANIZATIONWEBSITEEMAIL ADDRESSCITYSTATE/PROVINCECOUNTRYSKILL SETLINKEDINSOCIAL MEDIANOTES
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Karine AudeguyXSomatic Resonancehttps://www.somaticresonance.com/
karineaudeguy@somaticresonance.com		KaiserslauternRhineland-PalatinateGermany Karine supports and trains individuals to heal personal and systemic emotional wounds. She is associating knowledge of Resonance, somatic experiences, trauma informed Coaching, Nonviolent Communication and conflict resolutions to assist her clients. She is drawn to accompanying her clients to reconnect with their own existential why; resonating with compassion to their internal power of healing and in resonance with any systemic pains, such as culture differences, gender, racism, migration, power differences and privileges. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karineaudeguy/https://www.instagram.com/kaudeguy/
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Giorgio BeltramiXBusto ArsizioLombardy Italyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgio-beltrami-ab719116/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-am-lego-serious-play-facilitator-what-does-mean-giorgio-beltrami/
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Dr. Tisha ShipleyXhttps://www.uagc.edu/about/faculty/tisha-shipleylatisha.shipley@uagc.eduProfessor of Early Childhood Education-University of Arizona Global Campus/Early Childhood Podcaster/Presenterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tisha-shipley-ed-d-7a91839a/
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JenniferAblesXJen Ableshttps://jenables.com/missables@gmail.comSan DiegoCAUSAFacilitator, Speaker, Team Building, Performerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferables/https://www.instagram.com/j_ables/Won award and invted to the White House for Soldiers Who Salsa Non-Profit Work
https://jenables.com/media/
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ToddAdaXOutsiders Play Advocateshttps://theoutsidersplayadvocates.com/play@topa.auhttps://www.instagram.com/the_outsiders_play_advocates/
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RadhaAgrawalXDaybreakershttps://www.daybreaker.com/radha@radhaagrawal.comBrooklynNYUSADaybreaker Founderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/radhaagrawal/https://www.instagram.com/dybrkr/Author of Belong: https://www.amazon.com/Belong-People-Create-Community-Connected/dp/1523502053
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Yvette AlcottXPsychologies for Changehttps://www.yvettealcott.com/hello@yvettealcott.comSydneyAustraliaGPB Austrralian Leader, Director at Psychologies for Change | Applied Improvisation Practitioner| Professional Actor |Facilitator| Casual Academic Social Psychology | Partner at Corporate Actors Australia, Performance Coach | Program Facilitator and Authorlinkedin.com/in/yvettealcottGlobal Play Brigade
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YvetteAlcott, Ph.DXCorporate Actors Australiacorporateactorsaustralia.comyalcott21@gmail.comSydneyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettealcott/
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Patrick Aldrich2024 Strong Museum Playmakershttps://www.museumofplay.org/
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Larry Allen, Ph.D.XClemson Universityhttps://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/cu-igrss/fellows.htmllalln@clemson.eduClemsonSCUSAProfessor Emeritus, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson Universityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-allen-b58b8024/US Play Coalition
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KirstenAndersonXIntegrated Playhttps://integrateplay.com/Kirsten@integrateplay.comVancouverBCCanadaFacilitator, Speaker, LEGO Serious Playhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenplaying/https://www.instagram.com/kirstenplaying/
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AmyAngelilliXThe Adventure Projecthttp://www.adventure-project.com/amy@adventure-project.comSt. AugustineFLUSAFacilitator, Speaker, Laughter Yoga, Improvhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-angelilli-6b85282/https://www.instagram.com/theadventurepro/
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JurgenAppelloXJurgen Appelohttps://jurgenappelo.com/jurgen@noop.nlRotterdamSouth HollandNetherlandsEntrepreneur, writer, and speakerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jurgenappelo/?originalSubdomain=nlhttps://twitter.com/jurgenappeloAuthor of #Workout: Games, Tools & Practices to Engage People, Improve Work, and Delight Clients
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9492032023/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=9492032023&linkCode=as2&tag=gamestormingc-20&linkId=VB7POMFUBZWHLK5N

Runs https://www.happymelly.com/
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Jeff AronXGlobal Play Brigadehttps://www.globalplaybrigade.org/j.aron2020@gmail.comNew YorkNew YorkUSADirector of Outreach, Jeff Aron is a founder of Global Action 4 Mental Health (GA4MH) whose mission is to create communities that promote mental health and wellbeing around the globe.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-aron/Global Play Brigade
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MoeAshXThe Catalysthttps://www.thecatalystexperience.com/moe.reda7@gmail.comCairoEgyptHuman Development Catalyst - Learning Architect - Instructional Designerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/moeash7/?originalSubdomain=eghttps://twitter.com/Moeash7
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StevanneAuberbachXDr. Toy
1938–2022		drtoy@drtoy.comSan FranciscoCAUSAStevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., widely known as “Dr. Toy,” was an accomplished author, speaker, consultant, and advocate whose life’s work centered on the importance of play, learning, and child development. She passed away on October 19, 2022, in San Lorenzo, California, at the age of 84, due to complications from a stroke. Her life and contributions are honored in her obituary published by Berkeleysidehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drtoy/
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Nahmese Bacot2025 Strong Museum Playmakershttps://www.museumofplay.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nahmese-bacot-fpa-p-753a5b153/
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Kahlil BagatsingXkbagatsing@gmail.comDaly CityCAUSANon-Profit Professional | Dream Catcher | Coach | Connector | Community Builderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kahlil-bagatsing-30653164/https://www.instagram.com/kahlilbagatsing/?hl=en
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KarynBaglini ChylewskiXkaryn.chylewski@gmail.comConcordNHUSAKaryn has many years of experience in leadership coaching, organizational development, and in supporting leaders build lifestyles with intentionality and purpose. She helps leaders build relationships while navigating the challenges of leading people, resulting in impact, joy, and personal fulfillment. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karynchylewski/
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JeffBaiettoXInJoy Successhttps://www.injoyglobal.com/culture-platformjeff@injoyglobal.com GlendaleCAUSACOO & Co-Founder of My Challenge Creator| Lead Coach/Facilitator Basecamp Life Coaching Program | Host of the InJoy Success Podcast |We help you reinforce company wide values and culture through a gamified platform that results in improved culture, by clearly defining and tracking specific key BEHAVIORS.
For the first time ever, measurably improving company culture is a reality.		https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbaietto/Run InJoy Success Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/injoy-success-podcast/id1488227513
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Amy TajBakerXTaj Bakerhttps://www.tajbaker.com/ pranayum@gmail.comPortland ORUSAPlayful mindfulness, unblocking creativity, personal development coach, team buildinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-taj-baker-52380623/
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ArnoldBakkerXhttps://www.arnoldbakker.com/
bakker@essb.eur.nl		NetherlandsProfessor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Particularly interested in burnout and positive organizational psychology, including work engagement, job crafting, playful work design, job performance, and positive spillover/crossover. https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbakker/
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Ali (Alison) Barthwellhttps://alibarthwell.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambarthwell/https://www.instagram.com/wtflanksteak/
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DavidBarthwellXMetatheory Inc.https://metatheory.gg/david@metatheory.ggChicagoILUSAhttps://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2022/10/30/23428547/wakandacon-david-barthwell-computer-game-metatheory-twilight-shifthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-barthwell-7773585/
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HimaBataviaXHima Bataviahttps://www.himabatavia.com/Toronto OntarioUSAimmersive performance artist
writer / producer / facilitator		https://www.linkedin.com/in/himabatavia/https://www.instagram.com/hima_batavia/
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LisaBeasleyLBXPhttps://www.lisabexperience.com/corporateerinlbxp@lisabeasley.comChicagoILUSA"""Lisa Beasley is a producer, comedian, actor, and entrepreneur from Gary, Indiana. She is a proud HBCU alum. As an actor and comedian, she has been seen on ABC, NBC, Chicago’s Windy City Live, Comedy Central, and has performed in theaters all over the country. Currently living in Chicago, IL, Lisa is the Co-founder & Creative Director for The Nova Collective, a company devoted to transforming company cultures. Found from Wakandacon.
https://www.tiktok.com/@lisabevolving"""		https://www.linkedin.com/in/corporateerin/https://www.instagram.com/lisabevolving/?hl=en
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IsabelBehnckeXIsabel Behnckehttp://isabelbehncke.com/New YorkNew YorkUSAPrimatologist, Speaker, TEDx: Evolution's gift of play, from bonobo apes to humanshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelbehncke/https://www.instagram.com/isabel_behncke/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjBwhwe5-cc
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Dr. MarcieBeigelXBehavior and Beyondhttps://drmarcie.com/drmarcie@behaviorandbeyond.netBrooklynNYUSAPlay Therapyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarciebeigel/https://www.instagram.com/drmarcieadventures/
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RachelBellackXYes And Coaching Institutehttps://www.yesandcoachinginstitute.com/info@yesandcoachinginstitute.comDetroitMIUSALeadership Coach & Facilitator | Resilience & Learning Agility Strategist | Executive Presence | Applied Improvisation Practitionerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbellack/https://www.theimprovadvantage.com/
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JamesBennettXFirefly Team Eventshttps://fireflyteamevents.com/james@fireflyteamevents.comNewport BeachCAUSAFacilitatorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bennett-4259933/https://www.instagram.com/fireflyteamevents/
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ChrisBentXPiccleshttps://piccles.com/chris@piccles.comCambridgeMAUSAVirtual Team Buildinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbent
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Jana BeyerXhttp://www.janabeyer.com/mail@janabeyer.comCologneNorth Rhine-WestphaliaGermanyPlayful Learning, serious games, exhibition design, environmental education, early childhood educationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-beyer-87046883/
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KristinBieriNeighborhood Northhttps://neighborhoodnorth.org/hello@neighborhoodnorth.com
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JoelBirchXVery Serious Businesshttps://hunchandlever.com/hello@hunchandlever.comPerthAustraliaFacilitator, LEGO Serious Playhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joelbirchau/
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AmandaBlaineXAmanda Blainehttps://amandablaine.com/amanda@amandablaine.comVashonWAUSAMy grandparents are Holocaust survivors; I’ve been shaped by a sense of the miracle that I exist at all. My life is dedicated to creating life-affirming systems of social organization - systems that make the industrial-scale violence that has shaped the last few centuries not only obsolete, but impossible.
I left a stable teaching job six and a half years ago to fully commit to bringing my vision to life. My days are filled with facilitating and training groups and coaching change makers one-on-one. I’m equally passionate about leveraging my mastery of transformational tools like Nonviolent Communication (NVC), family constellations, mindfulness, group facilitation, and teaching to resource grassroots change makers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-blaine-453951165/
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BobbiBlockXBobbi Blockhttps://bobbiblock.com/bobbisfblock@gmail.com
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Howard BlumenthalXStrong National Museum of Playhttps://www.museumofplay.org/ hblumenthal@me.comPrincetonNJUSAKIDS ON EARTH: The Learning Potential of 5 Billion Minds (Harvard Education Press). Senior Scholar, Positive Psychology Center, UPenn. Co-created and produced Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? for PBS.https://www.linkedin.com/in/hblumenthal/
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VanyaBoardmanPlayInnovéhttps://www.playinnove.com/engage@playinnove.comSan DiegoCAUSALeadership & Team Development Facilitator | Experiential Workshops & Programs That Drive Engagement, Innovation & Psychological Safety | 20+ Years Operations Leadership | Co-Founder, PlayInnovéhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vanya-boardman/
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Bob BodenXStrong National Museum of Playhttps://www.museumofplay.org/
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Fratelli BolognaXFrateli Bolognahttps://www.fratellibologna.com/william@fratellibologna.comSan FranciscoCAUSAI specialize in executive team development, personal executive coaching and leadership communications. High performing teams and leaders don't just happen they need to be created, nurtured and supported. I work with leaders and teams who want to perform at a higher level with increased purpose and trust. My work with C-suite companies around the world allow me to create value from the first meeting. https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhall1/https://www.youtube.com/user/ImprovPlaybook
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EricBowersXRoad To Compassionhttps://www.roadtocompassion.com/soundhealingbreathworkeric@roadtocompassion.comVancouverWAUSAA world in which everyone receives the support needed to create great relationships with themselves and others, where inner and outer conflict are embraced as opportunities to heal and grow, and each person discovers more and more of their wholeness and love to share.

Mission

To help people come alive and be more in love with self, others and life.		https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbowers/?originalSubdomain=ca
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NealBoyerXIDEO.comnboyer@ideo.comSan FranciscoCAUSASenior Experiential Designer @ IDEO Play Labhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-boyer/
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BrendanBoyleXIDEOhttps://www.ideo.com/people/brendan-boylebrenca23@gmail.comPalo AltoCAUSAPrincipal at IDEO, Board of Directors for National Play Institutehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanboyle-innovatebyplay/
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JocelynBradyXJocelyn Bradyhttps://www.jocelynbrady.com/jb@scribewriters.comPortlandORUSABrain Trainer, Brainutainer & Behavior Change Consultanthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynbrady/https://www.instagram.com/jocelthem/
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StefanBrambleXPlaygroundedhttps://www.playgrounded.co/stefan@stefanbramble.comNew ZealandFacilitator, Speakerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bramble-9b4766b1/?originalSubdomain=au
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Dr. JessicaBranchXFeatured in Anji interview on 2/23https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/CollegesDepartments/CollegeOfEducationandHumanServices/coehsacademicunits/EarlyChildhoodandElementaryEducation/InterdisciplinaryEarlyChildhoodEducation/IECEFaculty.aspxjbranch1@murraystate.eduMurrayKentuckyUSA a former preschool intervention specialist and administrator, and a passionate advocate for children, families, and educators through her consulting work and summer PlayGroups.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-branch-668b52235/
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Linda BrandtXVREEMAN CONSULTINGlindabrandtmph@gmail.comMinneapolisMNUSAConnection Catalyst 🔥 || Igniting Change Through Learning & Strategy for Real Life || Program Management Pro || Ambassador of Good Ideas || AI Enthusiasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lindabrandtmph/
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Jessica Breitenfeld XJessica Breitenfeld jessicabreitenfeld.com/laughinenglish@gmail.comBarcelonaCataloniSpainTraining GenZ how to adapt to uncertainty. Biofeedback appraisal to accelerate exceptional human skills. #NeuroAdaptive | Top female speaker in Western Europe 🎤 | Featured in ꜰᴀꜱᴛᴄᴏᴍᴘᴀɴʏ, Clients ´23 Amazon, AirBnB.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-breitenfeld/https://www.instagram.com/jessica_breitenfeld/
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MatticeBriceXMattie Bricehttp://www.mattiebrice.com/mattie.brice@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mattiebrice/
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EZBridgemanXEZ Bridgmanhttps://www.ezbridgman.com/ezbridgman@gmail.comMontrealCanadaCreative Experience Designer, Facilitator, Coachhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ezbridgman/
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IngridBroussillonXGriottes Polyglotteshttps://www.griottespolyglottes.com/Ingrid@griottespolyglottes.comVancouverBritish ColumbiaCanadaImproviser | Facilitator | Performer | CEO of Griottes Polyglottes where we build confidence through play.https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-broussillon/?originalSubdomain=cahttps://www.instagram.com/griottespolyglottes/https://www.youtube.com/@griottespolyglottes6196
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PhilBrownXHigh 5 Adventurehttps://high5adventure.org/podcast/pbrown@high5adventure.orgBrattleboroVTUSAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-brown-5125154b/
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DhiraBrownXPlay It Out Loudhttps://playitoutloud.com/dhira@playitoutloud.comSeattleWAUSAPlay Maestro/Facilitatorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dhira-brown-836a56a8/https://www.instagram.com/playitoutloud/https://www.facebook.com/playitoutloudwithdhira
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Dr. StuartBrownXThe National Institute For Playhttp://www.nifplay.org/
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AishiaBrown, PhDXUniversity of Louisvillehttps://louisville.edu/sphis/directory/aishia-a-brown-phdaishia.brown@louisville.eduDr. Aishia Brown holds a Ph.D. in recreation, park, and tourism sciences with a concentration in youth development. She also holds a B.S. in Psychology with a concentration in Africana and Women and Gender Studies.
Wrote Article: Playing While Black
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Mary Ann BrussatXPlay as A Spirtual Practicehttps://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/practices/alphabet/view/26/playSandPTeam@spiritualityandpractice.com
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JessicaBrustadXPlayful Mind Projecthttps://playfulmindproject.com/jessica@thefunnyyogi.com SeattleWAUSALaughter Yoga Facilitator https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicabrustad/https://www.instagram.com/thefunnyyogi/
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MeganBryantXPlayRX Curehttps://www.theplayrxcure.com/theplayrxcure@gmail.com PhoenixAZUSAFounder of PlayXCure. I design and facilitate structured creative play for adults.
My background is in arts education, performance, and coaching. I spent over a decade teaching theater, poetry, and creative practice, then over 8 years coaching teachers.		https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-bryant-b99318260/https://www.instagram.com/theplayrxcure/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/Theplayrxcure
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DaveBuckXCoachvillehttp://www.coachville.com/curriculum/play-life-method/dave@coachville.com HopatcongNJUSAPlay Coachhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdavebuck/
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JenniferBullockXLets Develop Phillyletsdevelopphilly.com/pasocialtherapy@gmail.comPhiladelphiaPAUSAFaciltator, Therpaist, Connected to Global Play Brigadehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jbullocktherapist/
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PJBullockXPickup Playhttps://www.pickupplay.games/pj@pickupplay.gamesBoulderCOUSAI’m reclaiming sports as a simple way to just go play. By rallying people around the question “Who’s free to play?”, I’m building Pickup Play to makes it easy for anyone to organize local games, find the right group, and turn spontaneous play into a regular part of life. Sports are a powerful catalyst for human connection.https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-bullock-7ba1a415/
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TracyBurnsXCCAChttps://portal.cca.edu/people/tracy.burns/tracy.burns@cca.eduSan FranciscoCAUSATracy Burns is creative consultant and acting teacher working primarily with artists in animation, Pre-Vis and game design. Her clients include Pixar, DreamWorks, The Sims, Laika, The Third Floor, Cinesite, Blue Sky (RIP), Telltale Games (RIP), The Animation Collaborative, The Academy of Art, among others. She is the Acting for Animators instructor at California College of the Arts. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-burns-50ba33194/https://www.instagram.com/tracyburns_teaches/?hl=en
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Eleanor ButlerXeleanor.butler1@outlook.comLondonEnglandUKFreelance Consultant & Designer | Expert in Immersive, Playful Environments for Children and Familieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-butler-9b02b440/
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John ByramXBath At Playhttps://www.bathatplay.org/info@bathatplay.orgBathMNUSAExecutive Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbyram/https://www.instagram.com/BathAtPlay
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 Lynn CampanellaXPlayocracyplayocracy.calynn@playocracy.ca AncasterOntarioCANADAPlay & Recess Specialist developing impressive adults through play.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-campanella-05249b126/https://www.instagram.com/playocracy/
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Nathalia Campreguer FrançaXnathalia.campreguerfranca@fh-salzburg.ac.atSalzburgSalzburgAustriaResearcher at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences / PhD Candidate at the University of Salzburg
Potentials for Friction: Exploring the Design Space Between Playfulness and Agonism		https://www.linkedin.com/in/campreguer/
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CoreanCantyXShift To Playhttps://shifttoplay.com/corean@shifttoplay.comAtlantaGAUSAOn a mission to put the "living" back into making a living and adding more play to work | Founder, Coach, Consultant | Former COO & Agency Exechttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coreancanty
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AlessandroCapezioXPlay at Work: An Integrative Review and Agenda for Future Researchhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0149206317731519alessandra.capezio@anu.edu.auAustralia
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LindsayCaplanXGathering Effecthttps://www.gatheringeffect.com/hello@gatheringeffect.comSan FranciscoCAUSAI’m a screenwriter turned Organizational Psychologist whose expertise is in scripting experiences and solutions that boost motivation, engagement, and performance for the long term. My ~20 years of experience includes Heads of Talent Development roles at three successful Silicon Valley companies, where I specialized in building the function from scratch and then for scale.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycaplan/
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Alessia CaponeXPhD Candidate at the University of Toronto exploring how childcare centres can promote active outdoor play for children with disabilities.https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessiacapone/
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MarianaCarazoXDeveloping Mindshttps://www.developingmindsus.com/hello@developingmindsus.comOrlandoFLUSAMA Curriculum & Teaching, Content Development, Play Based Learning Advocate Rethinking educationhttps://www.instagram.com/developing.minds/
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Caroline P. (Dr. Caroline) CárdenasXDance in the Center of Your Joyhttps://thecircleofplay.com/KalaheoHawaiiUSAI am a Psycho-Oncology Coach, Grief Coach, Mother Loss Grief Coach, Legacy Therapy Provider, Play Scientist & Expert, and Registered Nurse with over two decades of experience in oncology and hospice care.https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-p-c%C3%A1rdenas-ph-d-msn-rn-cbcn-719925205/
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ReginaCarey, M.Ed.XRegina Careyhttps://queenofaction.com/regina@plyovation.comOkemosMichiganUSAInfusing JOY into People, Companies, and Communities! I teach people how to TAKE ACTION on their lives by slowing down to speed up.⎹ Driving Meaningful Change within the Veterinary and Human Healthcare Professionshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/queenofaction/https://www.instagram.com/coachmecarey/
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CandiceCarnageXNRPAhttps://www.nrpa.org/ccarnage@nrpa.orgNew YorkNYUSACEO at National Recreation and Park Associationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-carnage-7aa2458/US Play Coalition
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EmilyCarrollXThe National Institute of Play - Contractfaithlovegratitude@gmail.comLos AngelesCAUSAMinister of Creativity & Playhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-carroll-a83075197/
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KevinCarrollKevin Carroll Catalysthttps://kckatalyst.com/PortlandORUSACelebrity, Thought Leader, Authorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevincarrollkatalyst/https://www.instagram.com/kckatalyst/Author, Rules Of The Red Rubber Ball
https://kckatalyst.com/books
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ShannonCaseyXhttps://shannoncasey.net/CaseyFacilitation@gmail.comPhelanCAUSANeuroscience-informed Approaches to Healing Emotional Trauma
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CarrieCaudleXCarrie Caudlehttps://sites.google.com/view/carriecaudle/consulting?authuser=0carrieyucaudle@gmail.com San FranciscoCAUSAImproviser, part of the Global Play Brigade
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PaulCharneyXFunware.ai Funware.ai hello@funmentum.com, paulbcharney@gmail.comPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSAUse our scientifically proven methods to improve creative thinking, employee engagement and momentum for hybrid workers in a measurable way.https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcharney/
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Lisa CherivtchXProfessor Passporthttps://www.professorpassport.com/Lisa@professorpassport.comDes PlainesIllinoisUSAProfessor Passport | Playful Learning Advocate | Host of The Gamified Classroom Podcast | Experiential Learning Consultant & Facilitator | Play-Based Learning, Simulations & Global Team Engagementhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacherivtch/https://www.instagram.com/prof_passport/
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DavidChislettXDavid Chisletthttps://davidchislett.com/david@davidchislett.comZeist UtrechtNew ZealandFounder of the Playful Creative Summit, Speaker, Writer, Trainerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchislettcreativity/https://davidchislett.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOiz-csJm5tdDcW2oc9QT3Q
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AmyChiuXThe Work of Playhttps://www.theworkofplay.com/amy@theworkofplay.comLos AngelesCaliforniaUSAEarly Childhood Education Speaker & Professional Learning Facilitator | Relational, Responsive Practice in Early Learninghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-chiu-msed-a09a1a27b/https://www.instagram.com/theworkofplay/
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JohnChristensenXChartHouse Learninghttps://fishphilosophy.com/product-category/charthouse-learning-programs/info@fishphilosophy.com MinneapolisMNUSAChief Playground Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnchristensenfish/https://www.instagram.com/fishphilosophy/
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Elaine ChenChungXBeyond The Changehttps://www.beyondthechange.com/hello@beyondthechange.comLafayetteCaliforniaUSAEase the sanity & keep kids playing longer through our masterclasses and programs about understanding unique core play personalitieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-chen-chung/https://www.instagram.com/myplaytype/
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CarlyCiarrocchiXCarly Ciarrocchicarlyciarrocchi.comcarly.ciarrocchi@gmail.comBrooklynNYUSAKids' TV Host, Kids' Podcast Host, Emcee, Speaker, Facilitator https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlyciarrocchi/ instagram.com/carlyciarrocchi
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MelissaClarke-WharffXCan Playhttps://can-play.org/melissa@can-play.org, Ann@can-play.orgWest Des MoinesIAUSAI embarked on a personal mission by starting Can Play Adapted, driven by the desire to create opportunities for my son, Jack, to engage in activities despite the obstacles he faced after enduring six strokes at the age of 8. https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-clarke-wharff-62638063/
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LuluClayXPractice Playfulnesshttps://practiceplayfulness.wordpress.com/MiamiFLUSAhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/practice-playfulness/https://www.facebook.com/PPlayfulnesshttps://www.instagram.com/practiceplayfulness/
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RobertCochraneXYes And...Exercisehttps://www.yesandexercise.org/yesandexercise@gmail.com Walnut CreekCAUSAI'm a communication, wellness, team building and storytelling expert, using all stage, media and science to share, express and explore health, business and education. As Creator and CEO of the 501(c)3 non-profit, Yes, And...eXercise! I lead, educate and play with people affected by, serving and living with Parkinson's disease.https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcochrane1/https://www.instagram.com/boysofsummerdoc/?next=%2F
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EdenCoffeyXRivetespcoffey@gmail.comIndianapolisINUSAConnecting as an adult doesn't have to be difficult, we're here to helphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-coffey-391355234/
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Jesse CoffinoXTrue Play Foundation / Anji Playhttps://www.anjiplay.co/info@anjiplay.comSan FranciscoCAUSA“The modern day Piaget.” -Cheng Xueqin, Founder of Anji Play, Global Educational Leaderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-robert-coffino-3571494/https://www.instagram.com/AnjiPlay
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BlakeCohenXBlake Van Cohenhttps://blakeevancohen.com/Blake@BlakeEvanCohen.comFort LauderdaleFLUSADiscover How Laughter & Play Can Transform Your Workplace
Watch Blake’s TEDx Talk on why silliness and play aren't just fun — they're powerful leadership tools. Discover how laughter, play, and human connection can boost your team's performance. Meet Blake Cohen, a trailblazer in the dynamic intersection of psychology, leadership, and organizational development.		https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/https://www.youtube.com/@TheLeadershipDoctor
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JohnCohnXJohn Cohnhttp://johncohn.org/base/johncohnvt@gmail.comRichmondVTUSAChief Scientist for IBM, Inventorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johncohn/https://twitter.com/johncohnvtTED Talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-NT1-BdOvI
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JonColbyXJon Colby Speakershttps://joncolby.com/jon@joncolby.comIndianapolisINUSAFounder & Keynote Speakerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joncolbyspeaks/https://www.instagram.com/joncolbyspeaks/https://colby-leadership-institute.mn.co/
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FeyColeXFey Colehttps://feycole.wordpress.com/contact/feycole1@gmail.comDungannonNorthern IrelandUKCurriculum Manager: Health, Life, and Personal Sciences | Author | Early Years Specialist
I’m Fey Cole, an educator, author, and play advocate committed to building inclusive, creative communities. With over two decades of experience, I currently lead as Curriculum Manager for Health, Life and Personal Sciences at South West College, with a specialism in Early Years.		https://www.linkedin.com/in/fey-cole-0191032a/
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Jessica Encell ColemanXThe Magic of Human Connectionhttps://themagic.love/ jessicaencell@gmail.comLos AngelesCAUSAHuman Connection Play Facilitator, Love Activisthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-encell-coleman/https://www.instagram.com/jessicaencellcoleman/
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MarkCollardXPlay MEOhttps://www.playmeo.com/hello@playmeo.com, mark@playmeo.com MelbourneAustraliaFacilitatorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/playmeo/https://twitter.com/playmeo
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CobyCottonDude Perfecthttps://dudeperfect.com/coby@dudeperfect.com AustinTXUSAYouTube Celebrityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cobycotton/https://www.instagram.com/dudeperfect/
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Rebecca CourtneyXBeccourtney100@gmail.comGermanyFacilitation Coach & Learning Experience Designerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-courtney-928347241/