Tom Steyer and Kat Taylor – Together Since 1986

Kathryn Ann “Kat” Taylor and Tom Steyer’s partnership, solidified in marriage in August 1986, has been a journey of shared values and ambitions. Kat, a Harvard graduate with an MBA and JD from Stanford, initially joined Wells Fargo but soon chose to focus on raising their four children: Sam, Gus, Evi, and Henry. As Tom developed Farallon Capital, Kat channeled her activist spirit into serving on various non-profit boards.

Their lives took a significant turn in 2004 following George W. Bush’s reelection, prompting a reevaluation of how to contribute meaningfully. In 2007, they used their wealth to seed a foundation with $22.5 million, launching a bank aimed at enhancing economic opportunities and financial literacy in low- and moderate-income communities in the San Francisco Bay Are