Board of Directors

I have a Master of Computer Science degree from McGill University in Montreal and nearly 40 years of experience in research, development, and management. I have lived in the Seattle area for 29 years, and since my arrival I have been actively involved in the life of the PHA. Since 2014, I have served on the Board of Officers, including eight years as Vice President of Financial Planning and the last three years as President. During my tenure as Vice President of Financial Planning, I also took on additional responsibilities, including managing the bar and kitchen, and fulfilling the duties of Vice President of Administration. In that role, I updated existing contracts, negotiated new agreements, and organized PHA documents. In 2017–2018, I had the privilege of chairing the celebration of the PHA’s 100-year anniversary in Seattle. My three years as President have been both challenging and deeply rewarding. Under my leadership, the PHA expanded its cultural and social programs and completed numerous necessary maintenance and renovation projects—some urgent, others long overdue.

Born and raised on Beacon Hill, a 4th-generation Seattleite and recent Polish citizen (backdated to 1963). Continuing a proud family history at PHA. Former president, vice-president of administration and perennial festival volunteer. Currently in an advisory role with a terrific team of very active volunteers focused on making substantive improvements to building maintenance, daily operations, cultural programs, and financial planning to ensure foundational security and stability for future generations.

I was born in Warsaw Poland three years before the German and Russian invasions. My early involvement with Polish organizations was in a DP (Displaced Person) camp in Germany after WWII where I joined the Polish Cup Scouts (Zuchy), years later became a member of the Rovers Scouts in Venezuela where we met and participated actively at the Polish Home in Caracas. I became a member of the PHA in 1988 having been involved with the PHA since 1965 mainly through my mother’s active participation with the Ladies Auxiliary, aka Kolo Pan, today’s Polish Women’s Club, during the traditional Polish Home Bazaars. In 1990 I practically was appointed by then President of the PHA, Mateusz Karczewski who as a headhunter saw in me a viable candidate for the position of treasurer of the Association, his foresight proved correct, since I held that position until 2004. From 2004 to 2014 I was elected as a Trustee of the Association, in 2015 ran for the position of VP of Administration and was elected, the following year the President of the Association Pawel Krupa asked if I could run for the position of PHA Treasurer, position witch I held until the next Association’s presidents Erik Lidzbarski and Lidia Jasklowska graciously asked if I could continue to present my candidacy for treasurer of the Association, and was elected successfully. Roman Rogalski

I have been serving as Vice President for Design, Remodel and Maintenance at the Polish Home in Seattle since 2018. I am submitting my candidacy for 2026 to continue ongoing modernization projects and support our Polish community. I am a long-standing active member of the Polish Home. I hold a law degree from Poland and an Associate Degree in Interior Design from Seattle. I work as a licensed real estate broker and apply my professional experience for the benefit of our organization. My goal is to complete the key renovation projects and ensure their high quality in line with the needs of our community.

If you hear someone yelling and running in heels in PHA that’s most likely me. The only member of ‘Polish Women’s Club’ that can’t cook. Currently running a small beauty studio in West Seattle. I’m really passionate about sailing and traditional Polish dances.

I am a first-generation Polish American from the suburbs of Chicago. I have been involved in the Polish community from a young age, attending Polish school from kindergarten through high school. During my time at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, I was heavily involved in the university’s Polish Club, Polish Club Zagłoba, where I served as Internal Communications Chair and later as President. I moved here approximately two years ago for work and have been actively involved in the local Polish community since then. I currently dance with the Syrena Traditional Polish Folk Dance Ensemble and continue to support the community in various ways.

I have been connected to Seattle since2018, and DomPolski has become an important part of my life abroad. It is also where I met people who have become my close friends. In recent years, my involvement at Dom Polski has included active participation in election committees for Poland’s parliamentary and presidential elections, volunteering during the Seattle Polish Festival, and leading my own mindfulness training sessions at Dom Polski.

As IT VP, I maintained and improved the existing IT infrastructure. In the coming year, the focus will be on improving Wi-Fi coverage on the upper levels of Polish Home.

I moved from Poland in 2015 and have lived in the Seattle area since 2018. I hold an MSc in Economics and have professional experience in sales and marketing. Shortly after arriving, I became actively involved in the Polish community, starting as a volunteer at bazaars and culinary events. I served as an Officer of the Polish Home Association from 2021–2025 (excluding 2023), where I was responsible for promoting PHA events through posters, social media, websites, and printed materials. Through digital outreach, we successfully attracted new audiences and increased event attendance. I co-directed Polish Festival Seattle from 2023–2025 and have served as PHA Kitchen and Bar Manager since 2024. In 2025, I was elected President of the Polish Women’s Club.