Katey McGrath—vice president and director of Operations of Elfant Wissahickon REALTORS®—was recently named as a Crusader in RISMedia’s 2025 class of Real Estate Newsmakers. She was recognized for her leadership on the Philadelphia Women’s Council of REALTORS®, Philadelphia Commission for Women and BrightMLS Board of Directors, as well as having a successful career in the industry and frequent work as an advocate for advancing homeownership.

In this entry of our Newsmaker Spotlight series, RISMedia and McGrath discussed her journey in the industry, how her many leadership opportunities came to be and her experiences with them, her advocacy work and ideals, and her advice to other women as a successful woman in real estate.