Kathy Farmer

Kathy joined the board in 2000 and has served on various Committees, including the Compensation and Benefits and Nominating Committees. 

Currently, she is the VP of Global Benefits for Levi Strauss & Co. Kathy has led human resources transformation teams across several major US companies, including Transamerica, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard, gaining substantial experience in human resources, compensation, and benefit issues. In addition to her expertise in these areas, she is a leader in the field of change management and has a significant background in corporate communications, advertising and public relations. 

Kathy is passionate about making a difference for children and families. She is an active volunteer and supporter of Raphael House, a San Francisco-based shelter with a unique approach to help at-risk families achieve stable housing and financial independence. She also supports an elementary school in rural India and has contributed countless volunteer hours to local California schools.