LIPPERINI COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT, LLC

Bringing love and awareness


to our community, one tutu at a time

We are a mission-driven consulting and community outreach organization focused on helping individuals and communities navigate complex life and health challenges with clarity, support, and connection.


Through books, workshops, speaking and partnership initiatives, we bring people together through creativity, compassion, and real connection.


Right now, our primary public-facing initiative is the Zany Zita Project, a creative, story-driven outreach program that helps children and families feel seen, supported, and understood through joyful engagements and awareness building experiences.


JOYFUL OUTREACH. MEANINGFUL CONNECTION. COMMUNITY IMPACT.

Who We Serve

  • Schools
  • Libraries
  • Families
  • Community organizations
  • Nonprofits
  • Possibly healthcare-adjacent providers/educators 

Our work is especially meaningful for communities seeking greater awareness, understanding, and inclusive support around invisible disabilities, chronic illness, and life’s challenges.

Meet Zany Zita

Zany Zita is a joyful ballerina zebra who helps children understand differences, build empathy, and feel confident in who they are.

The Zany Zita project is a community outreach program centered around Zany Zita.

Fall 2026

Zany Zita the Ballerina Zebra and the Magical Tutu Parade

Zany Zita is a meaningful and engaging children’s book for Kindergarten through early elementary readers that explores empathy, courage, persistence, and understanding. Set on an Italian horse farm, the story follows Zany Zita, a zebra whose body moves in ways that feel different from others. As she navigates her world, she faces challenges that many children can relate to especially those that aren’t always visible.

Through her journey, Zany Zita learns to keep going, even when things feel hard. With courage and persistence, she begins to understand herself in a new way and helps others do the same. This story gently introduces children to the concept of invisible disabilities, helping them build empathy and kindness toward others, while also encouraging self-acceptance. 

Perfect for families, classrooms, and counselors, Zany Zita supports social-emotional learning by opening conversations about:

  • Understanding differences
  • Showing empathy
  • Building resilience
  • Celebrating what makes each child unique



A story that helps children not only see others more clearly, but also feel proud of who they are.

Growing With Purpose

Lipperini Community Outreach and Support is building toward a broader vision of community support, education, and innovation. As the organization grows, additional initiatives in veteran support, professional education, and community consulting will continue to develop through strategic partnerships and mission-aligned opportunities.


For now, our lead focus is bringing the Zany Zita project into the community and building strong partnerships for meaningful outreach.

Why the zebra?

Zebras are used to represent Ehlers-Danlos syndrome because of an old medical saying: “When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.” Doctors are taught to look for common conditions first, the “horses,” rather than uncommon ones, the “zebras.”

For people with EDS, the zebra became a symbol because sometimes the diagnosis really is the zebra.



Our work is carried out through a range of programs and partnerships, each designed to meet people where they are — whether through education, peer support, or community-based outreach.

Right now, our primary public-facing initiative is the Zany Zita Project, a creative, story-driven outreach program that helps children and families feel seen, supported, and understood through joyful engagement and awareness-building experiences.

The Community Calls with Dr. G Podcast

Call from Friday July 24th, 2026 featuring Patient Advocate Keri Lipperini.

Keri Lipperini is a U.S. Navy veteran, advocate, educator, and founder of Lipperini Community Outreach and Support, LLC.

Her work is also shaped by lived experience. Keri lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a complex and often misunderstood condition that went undiagnosed for years, leading to unnecessary pain, uncertainty, and lasting physical impact.

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About Keri

Keri Lipperini is a U.S. Navy veteran, advocate, educator, and founder of Lipperini Community Outreach and Support, LLC.


Her work is also shaped by lived experience. Keri lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a complex and often misunderstood condition that went undiagnosed for years, leading to unnecessary pain, uncertainty, and lasting physical impact.

What People Are Saying

People Who Know Keri

Fiesty, compassionate, strong, witty, funny, resilient.

Dawn Braquet

Energetic, dedicated, loyal, and honest.

Colleen Cofod

Keri loves deeply, cares passionately, and faces life with unwavering strength and faith. A proud veteran who continues to serve others.

Dawn Sexton

A tiny but mighty advocate… fiercely loyal and relentless when it comes to standing up for her community.

Chris Ledwich

Fiercely compassionate. A true friend and champion for the vulnerable.

Nathan Madrid

Someone you want on your side—fierce, fearless, and tireless. A true warrior for a good cause.

Nick Graziano

Compassionate, smart, and driven by heart and soul. She is mighty.

Kelly Chambers

One of the strongest, most genuine people I know—passionate, selfless, and unstoppable.”

William DeFazio

A leader you trust—intelligent, dependable, and someone who always delivers.

Barbara Veres

People Who Know Her Work & Programs

Keri has a gift for knowing what people need. Her intergenerational programs bring joy, connection, and meaning.

Ricca Baker

It wasn’t just the activities—her creativity and focus on connection made the experience unforgettable.

Hailey (Lagimoniere) Davis

Readers & Program Participants

A truly captivating story—students were fully engaged and confidently understood the message.

Lauren Murphy, 1st Grade Teacher

A beautiful story of resilience filled with whimsy, joy, and connection. All ages will relate and learn.

Michele Karol

This is the best story ever!

Raegan, age 7

You are my favourite author!

Blake, age 7

A powerful opportunity for children to learn compassion.

Shellie Graziano

From start to finish, this brought so much joy. The students responded incredibly well.

Sandy Tipton

What Makes This Work Different

This work blends lived experience, veteran leadership, and more than 30 years of award-winning program development and implementation.


Keri Lipperini is known for bringing passion, creativity, and practical vision to every project. Her work stands apart because it combines:


  • Community-rooted outreach
  • Creative story-telling
  • Human-centered education
  • Professional expertise
  • Authentic compassion
  • Innovative low-overhead program design

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Let’s bring love and awareness to the community together- one tutu at a time.

Whether you are planning a school visit, community event, workshop, or partnership opportunity, we would be honored to connect.

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