Protecting childhoods by supporting families experiencing parental separation.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Lisa Knight, LMSW - Executive Director
Lisa brings more than 17 years of experience in social work to The Layne Project 4 Families, with a professional background spanning child welfare, medical social work, and private practice. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Washburn University.
Lisa first connected with The Layne Project in 2010 and later spent over a decade working in private practice before returning to join The Layne Project 4 Families team in 2026. Drawn back by her deep respect for the organization’s mission and commitment to families, Lisa now serves as Executive Director, where she is focused on ensuring families receive compassionate, high-quality, and responsive support.
Known for her steady leadership, attention to detail, and heart for helping others, Lisa plays a key role in strengthening the systems and day-to-day operations that support the families served by TLP 4 Families.
Outside of work, Lisa’s compassion continues at home. One of her greatest joys is her beloved Shih Tzu Poodle, Max — who is very much the center of her world.
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Shaina Armstrong, BSW - Executive Operations Administrator
Shaina Armstrong is an accomplished Operations and Administrative professional with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Texas. With more than 15 years of experience spanning healthcare, nonprofit leadership, foster care, legal services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, human resources, and executive administration. In her spare time, she restores classic American muscle cars and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Lori Cull-Deshmukh, LMSW - Program Director
Lori holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Kansas. She embarked on her social work journey at Children’s Mercy Hospital, dedicating twenty years to areas such as trauma and crisis response, adverse childhood experiences, emotional and behavioral challenges, and complex medical care.
Since 2017, Lori has been offering child, family, and individual therapy in a private practice, with a focus on children of divorce, parent-child reunification, co-parenting, and helping individuals navigate divorce, child emotional regulation, and transitions for children and teens. Additionally, Lori is a certified Play Therapist (CPT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT), and a Certified BeH2O Coach.
Angela Turner, M.A.T. - Finance & Administrative Support Specialist
Angela Turner serves as the Finance & Administrative Support Specialist, bringing nearly two decades of leadership in operations, financial management, human resources, and administrative support. With extensive experience managing budgets, payroll, bookkeeping, billing, purchasing, and client relations, she provides strong financial and organizational oversight. Angela's diverse background in operations management, education, and mentoring has strengthened her expertise in communication, staff development, problem-solving, and process improvement. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of St. Mary. Her diverse professional experience and commitment to service support the organization's mission through sound financial stewardship and efficient administrative operations.