Empowering local voices to help communities thrive.

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We put equity into action by co-creating culturally adapted tools that truly make a difference—helping individuals, families, and professionals foster lasting wellbeing and resilient community.

Quetzalli Zephyr Social Impact is a mission-driven initiative committed to supporting children and families through community-led collaboration.

We partner with communities, researchers, and practitioners to implement projects that improve early relational health and psychological development.

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Community-driven
projects

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Equitable & inclusive
approach

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Rooted in
real-world impact

Creating time and space for equitable collaboration

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Testimonials
Director, The Brazelton Institute
Director, The Brazelton Institute

“Quetzali Zephyr has it right — don’t bring services to folks. Instead, partner with families to support the early relationships that will build the foundation for healthy futures. Jessica is one of those rare persons who doesn’t just talk about an idea, she makes it happen.”

Lise Johnson, MD.

Director, The Brazelton Institute
LICSW founding director, Center for Early Relationship Support
LICSW founding director, Center for Early Relationship Support

“Through clinical work, research and training, Quetzalli Zephyr is committed to understanding cultural context in order to make intervention effective.”


Peggy H. Kaufman, M.Ed.

LICSW founding director, Center for Early Relationship Support
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    Mission & Team

    Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. By working closely with diverse communities, we ensure our resources are practical, inclusive, and rooted in real needs.

    About Us
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    Local Voices

    We develop culturally adapted tools that make support for early relational health and psychological development more accessible, relevant, and effective.

    Projects
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    Research

    We bridge science and practice, transforming research into practical insights and effective resources for communities and real-world applications.

    Resources

Local perspectives.
Lasting wellbeing.

Every contribution helps build equity and resilience from within—and you can support communities and practitioners in creating tools and projects that reflect their world.

Support us today!