Presenter Profile
Lyndsey Reece, DPH, CPST-I
Children's Minnesota
lyndsey.reece@childrensmn.org
Lyndsey Reece is a public health professional with over a decade of experience advancing health equity, community engagement, and systems change. In her role at Children’s Minnesota, she focuses on injury prevention and child passenger safety, supporting families with resources to keep kids safe. She holds a Doctorate in Community Health Administration and is nationally board-certified in Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching. Passionate about authentic communication and elevating community voice, Lyndsey’s work centers on building safer, more equitable futures for children and families.
Presentations
Deciphering CPST Lingo: Challenges faced by non-English speakers
Dex Tuttle, M.Ed., CPST-I
Lyndsey Reece, DPH, CPST-I
There are many terms in the CPST curriculum that can be difficult for people who didn't grow up speaking English. Even when a multilingual participant speaks fluent English, understanding of content is often achieved in their native language, causing potential delays in broader understanding. Presenters will share anecdotes from multilingual CPST class participants and stories from community car seat checks when the caregiver communicated through means other than spoken English.
1. Identify challenges individuals who were not raised speaking English may face when being presented with CPST curriculum content
2. Identify resource available to the curbside tech when presented with a situation where a language barrier is evident
3. Discuss effective teaching strategies to ensure increased understanding of technical content