Building a Legacy - One Family at a Time
A mother and daughter share their heartfelt journey to inspire hope and change in other families.
Having navigated the difficult landscape of 150 court hearings—covering divorce, grandparent rights, child abuse, and more—this duo understands firsthand the emotional toll that such experiences can take. They specialize in meeting families where they are, without judgement, to guide the journey to repair relationships when life throws challenging assignments to parents and children/youth. When it feels impossible, it's not! Lisa Welter and her daughter, Emma Waguespack, have come together to lead The Katallasso Group, driven by a deep desire to support and empower others facing similar struggles. They are committed to providing families with the guidance and resources needed to heal and transform their lives. Their story is a testament to resilience, and they invite you to join them on this journey toward a brighter future for all families.
Dr. Lisa J. Welter, CEO/President & Founder
Lisa offers support, training, and education to families, faith communities, schools, and community members interested in applying restorative approaches to a variety of family system struggles. Her classes, workshops, and RESTORE programs are based on what really works in life - including Bowen Family Systems Theory, Differentiation of Self, Restorative Leadership practices, and conflict resolution techniques.
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Lisa holds a Doctorate in Ministry (D.Min) Transformational Leadership as well as a Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership from Bethel University/Seminary, St. Paul, MN. She is a MN SCA Rule 114 approved mediation trainer, designing Restorative Family Mediation out of life experience and her professional backgrounds in church leadership and child welfare nonprofit. Lisa is a United States Air Force Veteran. Lisa has been a family mediator and circle facilitator since 2010.
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Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband Cary, her grown children (Christian, Audrey, and Emma), her girlfriends over coffee/wine/lunch, and reading. She pours herself into kickboxing, weightlifting, and cycling.
Emma Waguespack, Vice President & RESTORE Program Director
Emma is completing a BS in Social Work at Grand Canyon University (2025) and continuing her education in a Masters in Social Work. She has been a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral Family Mediator and Circle Facilitator since 2023. Emma is a graduate of Mounds View High School and served as a sentencing circle volunteer throughout her teen years. She specializes in working with tweens and teens as a credible voice appropriately challenging mindsets while encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
Emma has extensive life experience and understanding as a youth impacted by many court orders.
Emma speaks candidly to the challenges, the family system dynamics, and has the wisdom to explore both sides to stories. She is best known for this work with youth and their parents.
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Emma currently co-leads The Katallasso Group with her mother. Emma's assertiveness, solid leadership and no-nonsense approach makes her a perfect fit to lead the truancy prevention programs across many school districts. In her free time - Emma enjoys her cat, Rico, hanging out with friends and her family, and is committed to personal health/wellness by making chef-quality dinners and attending pilates/yoga regularly. Emma also is an exceptional cellist and artist.