Kate VanLooven

Specializing in the Gresham/Portland metro area, Kate combines her knowledge of contract law and policy to best serve and negotiate on behalf of her clients, providing residential real estate services.

Always active in her community, honesty, and a desire to make a difference drove her to take on various leadership positions during her studies at Portland State University. She was vice president and co-founder of S.H.A.R.E., an organization dedicated to advocating for homeless issues. Her desire to help serve marginalized communities also led her to work with the Portland HIV Center, where she helped feed and educate low-income clients. Kate’s keen attention to detail and solid leadership traits also led her to the opportunity to intern for Senator Michael Dembrow’s office. She is currently serving her third year as a director for the East Metro Association of REALTORS®(EMAR®) Board of Directors and has been appointed to Chair the newly formed EMAR Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

For 2021-22 Kate has brought her experience working with diverse communities to her position on the Oregon REALTORS® Diversity Committee. Kate is also the president of the Portland Metro LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance for 2021 and 2022. She also serves as the region 12 delegate for the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. Kate received her pre-law degree from Portland State University. Serving as a real estate ombudsperson, advocate, and mediator, Kate is committed to helping traditionally marginalized communities with their path to homeownership, working to create balance between the needs of investors, homeowners, renters, and people who are houseless.