Trina A. Nudson, LBSW, JD, CDC®
(she/her/hers)

CEO

Fun Fact: Trina is the ultimate party planner and beyond. Not only does she ensure party themes are met through décor and activities; she is known for never missing a detail and always having a yummy treat, or ten, to match.

Trina A. Nudson founded The Layne Project, Inc. in 2008 after working eight (8) collective years in the field of Social Work and Family Law. This unique agency was founded...read more

Jessica Newman
(she/her/hers)

Director of Operations

Fun Fact: One day Jessica aspires to open her own organizational business, Organize Your Mess with Jess.

Jessica began advocating for children in KS in 2011, previously working at a non-profit, where she specialized in working with families that included a child(ren) with special needs and/or special...read more

Amy Hyken-Lande, LSCSW
she/her/hers

Clinical Director

Amy is the owner of KIDS INC KC. She is a child and family therapist who has been in practice for over 25 years. She specializes in counseling children (as...read more

Kelly Schroeder
(she/her/hers)

Account Resolution Specialist

Fun Fact: Kelly loves to listen to music while doing life and once made all her kids hold “I Love Q104” signs at the Snake Day Parade to score tickets to the annual Q104 Birthday Bash for herself and four of her closest friends.

Kelly Schroeder is an experienced Accountant who has utilizes her knack for numbers and her passion for details to assist a wide range of companies ranging from Non-Profit to International...read more

Amy Piccini
(she/her/hers)

Executive Manager

Fun Fact: Amy has a soft spot for misfits and is the proud owner of two misfit kitties. One with only three legs and the other with an abundance of extra toes.

Amy has always had a passion for helping others and received a B.S. in Justice Studies from Pittsburg State University in 2017. She began working at My Child Advocate, PA...read more

Shannon Mullican, LMSW
(she/her/hers)

Senior Services Provider

Fun Fact: Shannon wants to be a National Park Ranger when she grows up.

Prior to working at The Layne Project, Shannon worked as a child and family therapist, individual therapist, Foster Care and Adoption case manager. Currently, Shannon works for United Health Care...read more

Erin Brown
she/her/hers

Services Provider

Fun Fact: Erin has always had a love of everything fashion and clothes. Throughout high school she dreamt of going to fashion school and living in LA.

Erin Brown graduated from Pitt State with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in developmental disabilities. Erin began her master’s program in the fall of 2023 for counseling...read more

Emily Harrison
she/her/hers

Services Provider

Fun Fact: Emily loves being outside and being active whether it’s going on long walks, running, playing sports, or going to the park.

Emily has always loved working with kids and families. From 2022-2023 Emily lived in Germany as an au pair and currently works full time as an Autism Para in the...read more

Rachel Schmanke
she/her/hers

Services Provider

Fun Fact: Rachel is the youngest of more than 10 siblings and the age gap between herself and the next sibling is 20 years.

Rachel works full-time as a victim advocate. Rachel is also a mother, a volleyball coach and is back in school preparing to start nursing school! In her free time, you...read more

Autumn Collins
she/her/hers

Scheduling Coordinator

Fun Fact: Autumn loves spending time with her son. She also has a love for fashion and studied Fashion Design. These days she has a new found love for working with chocolate and makes covered strawberries and hopes to expand to other items.

Autumn is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma and moved at a young age to Kansas. She graduated with an Associates of Arts with Emphasis in Paralegal in May of 2022 from...read more

Lori Murnan
she/her/hers

Services Provider

Fun Fact: Lori enjoys music, warm weather, being in nature, and hiking. Her future plans include retiring on some wooded land near the Tennessee River.

Lori has 26 years of experience in the Special Education field. Currently, Lori works with children who struggle in the general education setting in a program that combines the teaching...read more

Crystal Eisenhut, LMSW
she/her/hers

Therapist

Fun Fact: In her free time, Crystal prefers to be in the air as an aerial artist (think circus).

Crystal graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Park University in 2020. Crystal enjoys working with children and families and believes all families are different, and encourages families to...read more

Tiffany Green, LMSW
she/her/hers

Therapist

Fun Fact: Crystal is a proud parent to four amazing kiddos. She is passionate about cooking, traveling and making memories.

Tiffany graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Park University. Tiffany enjoys working with individuals and families and finds joy in seeing the positive changes that can come from...read more

Jaiden Patterson
she/her/hers

Services Provider

Fun Fact: Jaiden’s favorite activities include reading, crocheting, thrifting, playing Mario kart and finding new coffee spots.

Jaiden Patterson graduated from Pittsburg State University with a master’s of science degree in psychology. She will begin her education specialist degree in the fall of 2024 for school psychology....read more

Gracie Resch
she/her/hers

Services Provider

Fun Fact: Gracie's favorite activity is to binge watch her current favorite TV show while snuggling with her two black cats.

Gracie received a bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Kansas in 2024. Currently Gracie is pursuing her masters degree in counseling from the University of Missouri Kansas...read more

Denise Redford
she/her/hers

Services Provider

Fun Fact: Denise’s favorite quote is, “if you see someone without a smile today, give 'em yours."

Denise studied Psychology at Liberty University and aspires to become a licensed therapist. She is a big fan of movies and music and enjoys spending time with her daughter and...read more

Emma Snider
she/her/hers

Services Provider

Fun Fact: Emma loves being creative and discovering new ways to be expressive like drawing, dancing, and music

Emma attended Pittsburg State University where she graduated with her undergraduate and graduate degree in Psychology. Emma will start her education specialist degree in 2025 in hopes to be a...read more

Lori Cull-Deshmukh, LMSW
she/her/hers

Therapist

Fun Fact: Lori loves ocean life, beaches, and beach towns. You will always find a hint of these on her and in her home.

Lori graduated from the University of Kansas in 2003 with a master’s degree in social work. She began her social work career at Children’s Mercy Hospital, where she spent twenty...read more