Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana

Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana

Keynote Speaker: Investigative Health Journalist & Author; Founder of LupusChick.com; Patient Advocate; Contributor to USA Today & Healthline

Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana Biography

Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana is an investigative health journalist, author, and patient advocate whose work serves the lupus and autoimmune disease community. Specializing in women's health, autoimmune diseases, and complex health topics, Zeppieri-Caruana has built a career that bridges rigorous journalism and personal advocacy. With more than 15 years as a health journalist and editor, she has contributed to major media outlets including Gannett/USA Today, Al Jazeera, HuffPost, and Healthline. Zeppieri-Caruana has published over 500 articles covering health, business, religion, women's issues, and current events.

Diagnosed with systemic lupus at age 23, Zeppieri-Caruana experienced symptoms since childhood but was not tested until adulthood. Formally educated in chemistry and fine art, she was preparing to graduate with a nursing degree when she received her diagnosis. During a period of illness, she returned to writing and began a new career focused on health journalism and patient advocacy.

Zeppieri-Caruana is the founder of LupusChick.com, a New York-based nonprofit and online community supporting patients and families affected by autoimmune diseases. LupusChick.com reaches more than 500,000 people monthly, providing resources and support through its website, social media, YouTube channel, and speaking engagements across the United States. The organization also awards college stipends to individuals living with chronic illness, supporting their educational and financial independence.

As an author, Zeppieri-Caruana has written books including "Lupus: Real Life, Real Patients, Real Talk," which features stories from individuals living with lupus. Her memoir, "Chronically Fabulous," received the Goody Book Award in the health category. The story behind LupusChick was also featured as a chapter in "Channel Kindness," an anthology by Lady Gaga. Zeppieri-Caruana has served as a board member for the Lupus Foundation of America.

Zeppieri-Caruana writes and speaks about living with chronic illness and hosts a weekly series for The Lupus Foundation of New England's online lupus program. As a speaker, she addresses the patient perspective, living with chronic illness, and themes of purpose and resilience. Her advocacy has been featured in Healthline, U.S. News, Glamour, Eating Well, Ladies Home Journal, and WebMD. Zeppieri-Caruana's work combines journalistic expertise, lived experience, and commitment to the chronic illness and autoimmune disease community.

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Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana Videos

Do I have Lupus? - Lupus Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview
LupusChick on ABC Wham Many Voices Many Visions

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Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Medicine, Autoimmune Disease and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana generally travels from Rochester, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dave Dravecky, Wendy Booker and Montel Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/10/2026.

Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana Videos

Do I have Lupus? - Lupus Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview
LupusChick on ABC Wham Many Voices Many Visions

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  • How do I book Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana speak about?

    Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Autoimmune Disease, Marketing, Social Media, Health & Wellness, Women's Health, Children's Authors, Author, Disability, Overcoming Adversity and Inspirational.
  • Where does Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana travel from?

    Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana generally travels from Rochester, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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