Executive Team
Dr. Erin Dugan
President & CEO, KidsTLC
(913) 324-3609
Dr. Erin Dugan joined KidsTLC as President and CEO in May 2018, after serving for 26 years in the Olathe Public Schools—most recently as Assistant Superintendent. Her background as a teacher, administrator, and district leader has shaped her lifelong commitment to creating systems that support vulnerable children and families, particularly those facing complext mental and behavioral health challenges.
Since taking the helm at KidsTLC, Dr. Dugan has partnered with the organization’s dedicated team and community to reimagine how children’s mental health services are delivered in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Under her leadership, KidsTLC has moved beyond traditional care models, embedding innovative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practices across both residential and outpatient programs.
In 2023, Dr. Dugan led the expansion of KidsTLC’s Lotus Clinics, relocating outpatient services to a larger Lenexa facility offering rapid access to therapists, intensive outpatient programming, and psychiatric medication management—improving care access for children and families across the metro.
By 2024, she helped secure $3 million in congressional funding to renovate KidsTLC’s residential buildings and an additional $2 million in state grants to launch KidsTLC’s Thrive, the organization’s therapeutic respite program and after-care services for children exiting psychiatric residential treatment. That same year, she guided the successful completion of a $15 million capital campaign, which doubled the footprint of the Olathe campus to meet growing community needs.
In recognition of her leadership and impact, Dr. Dugan was named one of the 2021 Women of Influence by the Kansas City Business Journal. She continues to serve as a mentor, speaker, and active member of civic and nonprofit boards, leveraging her extensive experience in education, child psychology, and nonprofit leadership.
Dr. Dugan holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont, a master’s degree in Child Developmental Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas.
She has been married to her husband Todd for over 30 years, and they are proud parents of two daughters, both thriving young professionals on the East Coast.
Dr. Vishal Adma
Chief Medical Officer
(913) 764-2887
Dr. Adma joined KidsTLC in 2023, bringing his expertise to oversee the organization’s residential and outpatient medical services. A graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, he has a proven track record of delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals with diverse and complex needs. As our lead psychiatrist, Dr. Adma excels in medication management, leadership, policy development, and accreditation oversight. He is deeply committed to pioneering innovative, comprehensive solutions that address behavioral health challenges, with a focus on empowering clients to achieve their highest levels of well-being and quality of life.
Rebecca Kline Toy, LCMFT, DBTC
Chief Clinical Officer
(913) 324-3812
Rebecca joined KidsTLC in 2009 as a residential therapist after several years working with youth in foster care at the mental health center in Salina. Specializing with systems, adolescents, trauma, and attachment, Rebecca assisted with the development and management of KidsTLC’s Lotus Clinics outpatient services for several years before returning to oversee clinical care in residential services. Additionally, she provides agency-wide training in self-care, working with Borderline Personality Disorder symptoms, and clinical diagnostic decision-making. She holds a BS from Kansas State University in Family Studies, an MS from the University of Nebraska in Marriage and Family Therapy and certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Rebecca is an avid traveler and often combines her two passions of mental health and travel in her freelance travel writing.
Dr. John Laffoon
Chief Clinical Program Officer
(913) 324-3651
Dr. John Laffoon joined KidsTLC in the summer of 2020 after serving a variety of roles for Olathe Public Schools for 20 years. Most recently the Director of Special Services for Olathe Public Schools, John also served as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and alternative education administrator. He has spent the last decade focused on building and sustaining programs to serve at-risk and vulnerable student populations, including the school on KidsTLC campus since 2011. In addition to his years of service to children and families through public education, John also became a licensed mental health professional in December of 2004 and has worked as an outpatient therapist, emergency screener and trainer. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Pittsburg State University, as well as a Master’s of Social Work and Ed.D in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas.
Dr. Steve Massey
Chief Administrative Officer
(913) 324-3629
After 19 years with the Olathe School District, Dr. Steve Massey joined KidsTLC in 2020 as Chief Administrative Officer. Tapping his previous careers, as secondary school principal and district human resources, Steve consistently seeks to creatively find the solutions and supports to ensure an optimal experience for team members. He believes supportive, innovative leadership will bolster performance and improve outcomes for children.
Mary Lynn Thomas
Chief Financial Officer
(913) 324-3681
Mary Lynn has many years of experience working with the revenue cycle in health care, most recently working with a Kansas City area company called Claims Professionally Reviewed. Prior to that she worked with another company called EvolveMD, providing revenue cycle services to physician offices around the region. Mary Lynn also has experience with implementation of Electronic Medical Records, which is extremely valuable to us here at KidsTLC. She has been heavily involved in our conversion to ICD 10 coding since 2015.
Rojanae Williams
Chief Development Officer
(913) 324-3629
Rojanae is a seasoned professional with 15 years of dedicated service in the realm of non-profit development. She joined the Development Team at KidsTLC in 2016 and has made it her mission to raise awareness and secure the vital funds necessary for KidsTLC to provide unwavering support to its clients and their families. Rojanae leads a dynamic team, guiding their efforts across various facets of development, including community engagement, donor relationships, orchestrating special events, securing grants, and spearheading capital campaigns. Rojanae and her husband keep busy raising their two children and attending their many activities, including extensive soccer commitments.
Devin Burgin
Vice President of PRTF Program
(913) 324-3617
Devin joined KidsTLC in 2013 as a Residential Care Facilitator in the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. After serving in that capacity for two years, he made the transition to a Program Implementation Manager. During his three years as a Program Manager he oversaw a residential unit, was the school manager and eventually transitioned to Director of Unit Clinical Operations where he helped oversee day-to-day residential operations on campus. In 2023, Devin transitioned to his current role as VP of PRTF Program where he oversees the Program Implementation Managers and supervises residential operations. Devin graduated with his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Pittsburg State University in 2013. With this degree, he still has a huge passion for health and fitness, and conducts personal training outside of KidsTLC time. Devin also enjoys sports, traveling and spending time with family.
Katie Gower, M.Ed., BCBA, LB
Vice President of Trellis Center Autism Services
(913) 324-3836
Katie joined the Trellis Center at KidsTLC in 2017 as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. In that time, Katie served as a Programming Clinician, Clinical Manager, and on the Interim Leadership Team. Katie obtained her undergraduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from The University of Kansas. Following completion of her undergraduate degree, Katie received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of severe challenging behaviors from Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. Recognizing her passion for behavior analysis, Katie obtained her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis) from Arizona State University. Katie has worked across multiple settings providing behavior analytic services, including as the Assistant Director for an out-of-district placement for children exhibiting severe, challenging behaviors. Katie is a passionate advocate for accessible, high-quality behavior analytic services. To further this mission in Kansas, she served two terms on the Executive Board of the Kansas Association for Behavior Analysis from 2017-2021.
Dan Lash, LCMFT
Vice President of Lotus Clinics & Clinical Compliance
(913) 324-3867
Dan started at KidsTLC in 2013 as a therapist on the Willow community in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. After serving there for three years, he made the transition into the world of continuous quality improvement, where he works to provide benchmark data for our programs and grant requests, as well as coordinate with outside licensing and accrediting agencies. He has also worked very closely in the implementation of our electronic health record. In 2022, Dan began working as the Director Lotus Programming at KidsTLC, which includes both Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Services. Dan holds a BFA in Music Education/Music Therapy from the University of Kansas, and a MS from Friends University in Family Therapy. He enjoys painting, woodworking, cheering on the Chiefs, Royals, and Jayhawks, helping out on the farm, and spending time in the woods.