Katie Rispoli Keaotamai
I’m working to change the way our cities are built, understood, and lived in.
For more than ten years I’ve taken on work that intersects with real estate development, historic preservation, construction, architecture, and climate change resiliency. These opportunities have allowed me to manage complex projects, engage with residents, and organize teams.
I've had the privilege of relocating multiple historic buildings. These have ranged from one-room commercial structures (hello, Taco Bell Numero Uno!) to multi-story residences. However, I've done more than manage projects. Often, I have also prepared cultural resource reports and environmental assessments in order to obtain necessary permits and land entitlements.
I am a full-time employee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) where I manage recovery projects after disasters across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. In addition to my government work, I accept non-conflicting freelance projects with real estate developers, private property owners, corporations, and others who require expertise to assess, rehab, and/or relocate existing buildings.
In addition to my primary roles, I am Adjunct Faculty in the Historic Preservation Graduate Program at the University of Oregon, and I volunteer with Ticco, an online network for people who shape cities.
I'm always happy to discuss a potential project, connect with a fellow professional, or lend insight to someone interested in pursuing a similar career path.