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Medically reviewed by
Kelsey Pabst, RN
Medical Reviewer & Registered Nurse
Kelsey is an experienced surgical nurse who works extensively with pediatric patients and families navigating birth injuries and cerebral palsy diagnoses. Licensed by the Missouri Board of Nursing under the Nurse Licensure Compact, she focuses on safety, communication, and compassionate care.
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Legally reviewed by
Chris Schroeder, Esq.
Birth Injury Attorney
Chris is a birth injury attorney admitted to The Florida Bar (2001) and The District of Columbia Bar (2013), with more than 20 years of experience in cerebral palsy litigation, medical malpractice, and obstetric negligence cases. He helps families secure long-term financial support for their children’s lifetime care.
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Technical Director
Ryan Mayer
Design, UI/UX & Content Experience
Ryan is the technical director behind Cerebral Palsy Center. He lives and breathes design, UI/UX, and content experience — owning the design system, page performance, and product quality so families get a fast, accessible, and trustworthy experience every visit.
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Contributor
Ryan Yex
Comedian · Living with CP
Ryan is a stand-up comedian who lives with cerebral palsy and brings lived-experience perspective to Cerebral Palsy Center. Named “Erie’s Funniest” in 2025, he performs clean comedy with an inspiring message — showing families that a CP diagnosis doesn’t have to limit anyone’s dreams.
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