Kate Kaplan is a dedicated health and life coach, caregiver advocate, and speaker whose work is rooted in compassion, experience, and transformation. A Des Moines, Iowa native, she has spent more than 25 years guiding families and professionals through the emotional and practical realities of caregiving. As a domestic and international nurse recruiter, she connects caregivers and healthcare professionals across borders bridging gaps in support and providing life-changing opportunities for those who give their lives to help others.

Beyond her professional work, Kate’s journey is deeply personal. For 29 years, she has been an adoptive mother to twins living with mental illness and schizophrenia a role that has given her profound insight into the challenges, resilience, and love that define the caregiver experience. Through her personal and professional lens, Kate empowers parents, siblings, veterans’ families, and elder caregivers to find clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose amid hardship.

As a respected speaker and co-author of The Transformation Within: Finding Strength, Voice, and Vision, Kate simplifies complex mental health and caregiving challenges into actionable, real-world strategies that inspire lasting change. Her message is one of hope, understanding, and empowerment encouraging others to care for themselves while caring for others.

Whether she’s leading workshops, speaking at conferences, or mentoring one-on-one, Kate Kaplan embodies strength through service and transformation through compassion.