About Us
Transforming Communities.
Capture the Nations was founded in 2022 by Kathy Maurer and Keisa Capers, two seasoned global leaders with more than forty-nine years of combined cross-cultural experience. What began as a shared vision has become a movement—one dedicated to empowering women and vulnerable populations to create lasting change in their communities.
At Capture the Nations, we believe every person holds the potential to rise above circumstance and lead with purpose. Our organization exists to equip and support those working on the front lines of transformation—women leaders, community advocates, and cross-cultural workers who are making an impact locally and globally.
Our approach is collaborative, capacity-building, and deeply relational. We partner with organizations and individuals to strengthen leadership, expand access to education and resources, and foster sustainable solutions that promote dignity and opportunity.
Grounded in empathy and informed by decades of experience in international development and coaching, Capture the Nations provides the tools, mentorship, and community support needed to help others thrive. Together, we’re cultivating spaces where ideas take root, connections flourish, and lives are transformed.
Join us in this journey of empowerment and growth. Together, we can amplify voices, spark innovation, and bring lasting impact to communities around the world.
- Keisa CapersCo-Founder
Raised and recently replanted in the Carolinas, Keisa Capers Co-founded Capture the Nations in 2022 after spending 22 years serving in international cross-cultural ministry in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Keisa believes in wholeheartedly investing herself in people—specifically, the women who desire to grow and develop, who are placed in her path. She sees the value in listening closely and brings a Professional Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation to the role, as well as a B.S. in Organizational Leadership & Management. Keisa’s heart extends beyond providing people with personal development tools. She has over 18 years of experience training others using adult learning principles, creating ripple effects across the nation. When not empowering others, she enjoys cooking international dishes, sitting by the ocean, and having a good cup of coffee.
- Kathy MaurerCo-Founder
Originally from Ohio (Go Bucks!) Kathy Co-founded Capture the Nations in 2022. She has always had the heart to develop others wherever she lands. Kathy started her local hometown expression of investing in others by helping to lead College & Career ministries in her church for 12 years and high school ministries for 6. In 2000, she began serving globally in cross-cultural missions, which has taken her to over 30 countries. She’s passionate about connecting people with God’s purposes. She loves to come alongside others helping them fulfill their calling by tapping into her Professional Coach Certificate or even drawing from her B.A. in Counseling. Kathy never misses an opportunity to connect individuals for greater Kingdom impact. Kathy is a connoisseur of coffee and meeting strangers who quickly become friends. She enjoys traveling internationally, experiencing new cultures, the ocean, and bike riding.
- Keisa CapersBoard Chair
- Kathy MaurerFinancial Steward
- Wendy BenedettoGovernance Officer
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Michael Heath
Officer - Mary HoffmanLead Inteccessor