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

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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.

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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.

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.  


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Cynthia Castro

El Salvador Executive Director

To Le Phu Vietnam Director

To Le Phu

Vietnam Director
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Fabian Medina

Honduras Director
Leakena Liem as our Cambodia Country Director

Leakena Liem

Cambodia Director
Jaime Achuagua 

Jaime Achuagua

Southern Colombia Director
Kayla Williams, Guatemala Country Director

Kayla Williams

US Director for Guatemala
James Paley, El Salvador Director

James Paley

US Director for El Salvador
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Jorge Trejos

Northern Colombia Director
Joshua Pinto, Colombia Director

Joshua Pinto

US Director for Colombia
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Sergio Ramirez

El Salvador Volunteer Coordinator


Our Board



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One ATTA Time is comprised of visual and written story tellers who capture and create the work we do in other countries.

VIDEOGRAPHY

Eric Barnes

Connor Van Orden

CONTENT CREATION

Barb Eljenholm



PHOTOGRAPHY

Shannon Rurup

Trev Lee


One Atta Time Blog

Our Blog

The ATTA blog is filled with field notes, updates, insights, interviews and valuable learnings.

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Gives 3 families water filter kits every year!
Each filter can last 10+ years.


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