Kayla Lauderdale

Kayla Lauderdale is the Program Director at the Tree House Child and Family Center, a role which also serves as the Sensitive Crimes Team Coordinator for Walworth County. She is a certified social worker (CSW) with nearly a decade of experience in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Prior to her current role, Kayla worked as a Forensic Interviewer with Children’s Wisconsin in Eau Claire and Milwaukee Counties, wherein she conducted interviews of 1,600 children who had experienced abuse allegations. Kayla is trained in multiple forensic interview protocols, and her commitment to the field of child maltreatment extends beyond her professional roles. Kayla is an active member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). Her expertise includes forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), advocacy, child abuse, prevention education, child development, sexual assault, family violence, and expert testimony.