About
Us

What is One ATTA Time all about?

Our mission is to provide families around the world access to clean drinking water, one atTa time.

We do this by partnering with local leaders and equipping them to provide water filtration kits to those suffering from water related diseases.

One ATTA Time Is A Registered 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization

How We Started

It all started with one child, Bryan, who captured the heart of Sean Kappauf during his visit to El Salvador in August of 2013. Spending time with Bryan and his mother, Sean was saddened to learn about the illnesses, intestinal parasites, and worms that plagued Bryan and many children in the community due to contaminated drinking water. But instead of feeling defeated, Sean was inspired to make a difference.

In February of 2014, Sean led a team to El Salvador to train local leaders on how to assemble, distribute, and maintain 50 water filtration kits for families in need. The trip was a huge success - the children's health improved, and entire communities began to thrive. Sean knew that he couldn't stop there, so he founded One ATTA Time in 2014, committed to providing water filters to areas in need with a lasting impact.

Now a California-based non-profit, One ATTA Time travels worldwide, distributing water filter kits to families in Honduras, Guatemala, Colombia, El Salvador, the Caribbean, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the United States. The team is passionate about making a positive change and helping families gain access to clean drinking water.

Help Children like Bryan

Our Team

Sean Kappauf

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | FOUNDER
Sean, an inspiring and visionary leader, serves as the Executive Director and Founder of One ATTA Time. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Sean has honed his skills as a seasoned public communicator and possesses a deep passion for connecting people to the global water crisis. Through his strategic guidance and unwavering commitment, One ATTA Time has made a remarkable impact worldwide, providing thousands of families with access to clean water, thanks to the efforts of local leaders and the generosity of supporters.

Sean Kappauf

Debbie Collette

OPERATIONS
Debbie Collette is the Operations Director at One ATTA Time, where she efficiently manages the organization's daily operations and ensures the seamless execution of its mission to provide clean drinking water to communities in need. With over 18 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Debbie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Her exceptional eye for detail and strong background in project management have proven invaluable in driving the organization's success and maximizing its impact.

Ben Coplin

MARKETING
Ben Coplin is a dynamic marketing professional at One ATTA Time, where he spearheads marketing initiatives to raise awareness and support for the organization's mission to provide clean drinking water to communities in need. With a keen understanding of target audiences and a creative approach to storytelling, Ben has successfully amplified the impact of One ATTA Time.

Janice Roque

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Janice is excited to be a part of the ATTA team as an Administrative Assistant. She has 15 years of non-profit experience utilizing software to keep things running smoothly. She is at her best when supporting people and can't wait to help bring clean water to families around the world.

Cynthia Castro

El Salvador Executive Director

Abril Carcamo

El Salvador Director

To Le Phu

Vietnam Director

Fabian Medina

Honduras Director

Leakena Liem

Cambodia Director

Jaime Achuagua

Southern Colombia Director

Kayla Williams

US Director for Guatemala

James Paley

US Director for El Salvador

Joshua Pinto

US Director for Colombia

Our Board

This Swiss born, American raised chef-owner traveled all over Europe and the United States working in some of the finest hotels and restaurants after earning his credentials from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. In 2004, Norm channeled his passion for culinary excellence into 24 Carrots catering and events, where his elevated standards made the perfect foundation for success. His background is heavily infused into event menus, where fresh ingredients and memorable cuisine is top priority, and many of his secret recipes are long standing client favorites. Norm is known to be a strong believer in excellent wine, deep sea fishing with his crew, and football season. When he’s not testing out the newest fad dessert or adding to his 180 gallon salt water fish tank, Norm loves spending time with his three grandsons, who he and his wife Sherri refer to as their little soccer team.

Josh loves to empower and encourage others. Growing up in Huntington Beach, CA, he has always had a passion for the water. When Sean asked him to be a part of ATTA, he couldn’t have been more excited! Josh is a renaissance man, best known for balancing his core drive to make a lasting impact on the world with enjoying life’s best gifts. In the Spring of 2015, Josh joined ATTA on a trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Hunting for passion and purpose in his career, Josh realized that his skills could be utilized both in and out of the office. As Treasurer, Josh consults on all fiscal operations, ensuring that all funding received has the greatest possible impact. Josh is a loving husband to his beautiful wife Katherine, and an avid surfer, diver, triathlete and photographer. He is a licensed CPA, and earned a B.A. in Accounting and B.A. in Business Administration from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Joshua Pinto is the Senior Pastor and church planter at Faro Church and has been serving as Senior Pastor since 2002. While leading the largest Latino Church in South Orange County, Joshua also was a Market Business Consultant with Allstate Insurance, then a VP of Marketing with Flexscan and then the Senior Marketing Manager with Brakke Schafnitz Insurance Brokers. Joshua has a Bachelors in Theology from Latin American theological Seminary, a Master of Theology in Pastoral Ministry from Latin University of Theology, and currently working on a Master in Leadership from Vanguard University. Joshua has a huge heart for those in need, in fact he and his family lived in one of the countries that ATTA currently serves in, Colombia. Joshua brings a wealth of knowledge on so many levels, but most importantly he knows what it’s like for those we are serving. With that knowledge he brings wisdom and insight to our Board of Directors and ultimately ATTA as we continue to help those who need access to clean and safe drinking water.

Markita is a native of New York City, born and raised in Southeast Queens. She has been involved in teaching ministry for over 30 years, teaching ages preschool to senior adults. She has done both her undergraduate and graduate work in Biblical Studies at Vanguard University, where she worked as Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs for the Department of Religion from 2005 to 2019. A former adjunct instructor of Biblical and Women’s Studies, she served as the chief architect of the minor in Women’s Studies, as well as an administrative board member for the Center for Women’s Studies (now the Global Center for Women and Justice). In the summer of 2016, Markita joined the pastoral staff of Faith Worship Community as a teaching minister. In spring 2019 she was installed as the church’s Senior Associate Pastor and ordained to the ministry of Faith Worship Community.

Debbie Collette brings 30 years of board, operations and management experience to ATTA. She has served in many different roles on multiple boards and has worked in upper management at a number of for profit and non-profit organizations. Debbie is the COO for ATTA and she also works with Trellis in Business Management. Debbie obtained her Business Management degree from Vanguard University. She lives with her husband, 4 children and little farm of animals in the mountains in Northern California. Debbie has a passion and drive to help stop the suffering people experience from a lack of basic essentials.

Born and raised in southern Orange County Haley has a passion for the outdoors, sports and family. Haley attended Chapman University where she played for years of collegiate soccer and received bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Political Science. After graduating, Haley went on to attend Chapman University, Fowler School of Law where she graduated magna cum laude in May of 2020. Haley brings to the ATTA Board of Directors a unique background combining business, analytical and legal perspective.