Katrina Eileen Romatowski
Founder & CEO - reSpace
Reinventing homeownership. One co-owned home at a time.
The Story
Over 25 years of experience in land development, assemblage, residential construction, and real estate investment. Founded Washington's first Social Purpose Corporation (B-Corp) real estate firm, Katrina Eileen Real Estate, aligning with UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Double nominated for Seattle Times People's Choice Award for Real Estate Broker and Luxury Real Estate.
Ventures & Work
Patent-pending co-homeownership model making homeownership accessible starting at $175,000–$299,900. The flagship project "The Grove" in Crown Hill/Ballard features 8 co-owned homes in 3 buildings with private suites and shared luxury amenities. Building permits received October 2025. Featured in The Seattle Times and MyBallard.
Katrina Eileen Real Estate
Founder & Designated Broker
Washington's first Social Purpose Corporation real estate firm, aligned with UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Level Up Seattle
Co-Founder
Co-founded with Frank Shankwitz (founder of Make-A-Wish Foundation). Provides housing, mentorship, education, and holistic support for youth ages 18–24 aging out of foster care or experiencing homelessness.
Key Highlights
Community & Impact
In the Press
Why They’re in The Future
Katrina looked at a housing crisis and built a patent-pending solution. She looked at foster youth and co-founded a nonprofit with the Make-A-Wish founder. She doesn't network to collect contacts - she networks to change how people live.