Kellena L. W. Kane

About Kellena L. W. Kane

I bring two distinct but deeply complementary areas of expertise to my work: real estate development and transformational guiding/coaching. Both are fundamentally about transformation and guiding the process of change. Whether I’m shaping physical spaces, coworking communities, or supporting personal evolution, my work centers on creating environments — internal or external — that foster authenticity, growth, and meaningful change.As a certified transformation coach and energy guide, I work with visionary, high-achieving individuals who are seeking deeper alignment in their lives, leadership, and creative expression. Through a blend of intuitive coaching, energetic practices, and grounded strategy, I help clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, dissolve limiting patterns, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether someone is navigating a life transition, feeling burned out in their career, or simply longing for more authenticity and flow, I create a space for powerful inner transformation and practical forward movement.In the real estate world, I’m a passionate visionary with 20 years of experience spanning development, acquisitions, dispositions, underwriting, due diligence, entitlements, and public-private partnerships. My background includes leadership in strategic planning, team building, stakeholder negotiations, and project execution — from sourcing and structuring deals to overseeing construction loan administration and managing complex debt portfolios. I also led the creation of a coworking space, brand, and community rooted in intentionality and belonging — an experience that deepened my commitment to spaces that support both human connection and personal growth. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and strategy, and bring a collaborative, values-driven approach to building places and partnerships that reflect community, purpose, and possibility.

Experience

1. Founder Owner

   Ascension Real Estate

   Feb 2023 — Present · NY, US

   As Founder and Owner of Ascension Real Estate, Kellena is the chief visionary and strategist leading all real estate development projects. ARE\'s mission is to create places rooted in authenticity and infused with wellness to support an upgraded experience for both the individual and the collective. Kellena oversees ARE\'s real estate development pursuits and offers real estate advisory services to investors, corporate decision-makers, business owners, non-profits, and municipalities. ARE\'s clients receive expert guidance in all areas of real estate including, but not limited to: • Real Estate Need Analysis & Strategy• Placemaking & Programming• Workplace & Amenities Strategy• Coworking & Flexible Workspace Strategy, Planning & Business Operations • Site Search & Analysis• Acquisition & Due Diligence• Leasing Strategy• Project Ideation, Concept & Use• Financial Feasibility & Underwriting• Development Strategy & Deal Structure• Contract Negotiations• Team Selection, Coordination & Oversight• Project Management• Collaboration on Site Plan and Design• Regulatory Approvals Process• Capital Formation & Procurement, including debt, equity, grants & incentives• Construction Loan Administration• Construction Owner\'s Representative• Ongoing Operations & Property Management Strategy• Asset Management

Education

• Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

  The Shape of Two Cities: New York/Paris

• Semester at Sea

  Economics, Philosophy, World Geography and Culture

• Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

  MSc

• University of Rochester

  BA

Skills

• Real Estate Economics
• Microsoft Office
• Real Estate
• Portfolio Management
• Loans
• Research
• Market Analysis
• Asset Management
• Real Estate Development
• Urban Planning
• Economics
• Valuation
• Economic Development
• Due Diligence
• Real Estate Transactions
• Argus Modeling
• Asset Managment
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Modeling
• Quantitative Analytics
• Commercial Real Estate
• Analysis