Romnita was born in Chicago and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After high school, she attended Milwaukee Area Technical College before moving to Des Moines to attend Des Moines Area Community College. She studied Criminal Justice and Human Services, as well as receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate.
Caring for others comes naturally to Romnita. Today, she works at Mainstream Living, which provides supportive services to individuals with a variety of different needs. Romnita has eight children, which includes two sets of twins, and seven grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys drinking wine and listening to jazz music.