Swing Forward
Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity - the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. Since 1996, KABOOM! has partnered with kids and communities to create or transform 17,000+ playspaces and ensure that nearly 12 million kids have equitable access to the crucial benefits and opportunities that playspaces offer.
Swing Forward
Dr. Suzanne Flannery Quinn & Jay Cooke, KOMPAN
In this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Suzanne Flannery Quinn and Jay Cooke of KOMPAN about their research-based approach to driving childhood development outcomes and embracing their role as environmental stewards through the playgrounds they build.
Dr. Suzanne Flannery Quinn, Ph.D.
KOMPAN Play Institute Manager, Americas
Dr. Suzanne Quinn is an expert in childhood development and leader in KOMPAN's research-based approach to advancing child outcomes. Prior to KOMPAN, she held several academic roles with Roehampton University in London, the University of South Florida and Syracuse University. Dr. Quinn earned her Ph.D., M.A. and B.S. in Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University.
Jay Cooke
Vice President Sales, North America
Jay Cooke leads the development and implementation of the sales and marketing strategy for KOMPAN in the US. Prior to KOMPAN, Jay worked for some of the most well-known consumer product brands at Nestle and Kellogg Company.
About KOMPAN
KOMPAN, established in 1970, is the global leader in manufacturing playground and outdoor fitness equipment. More than 1,000 KOMPAN playgrounds and fitness sites are designed, built and installed across 90 countries each month. Rooted in design and backed by scientific research led by industry experts, KOMPAN empowers community leaders to invest in movement for ALL on high-quality equipment that stands with its users every step of the way. See how KOMPAN is creating happier and healthier communities at https://www.kompan.com/en/us. KOMPAN’s USA Headquarters are in Austin, TX.
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About Swing Forward
Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo.
About KABOOM!
KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. Since 1996, KABOOM! has partnered with kids and communities to create or transform 17,000+ playspaces and ensure that nearly 12 million kids have equitable access to the critical benefits and opportunities that playspaces offer. In 2022, KABOOM! launched the 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity to accelerate its mission in 25 high-priority locations over five years. Learn more at kaboom.org or join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
