Early Life and Education of Tom Steyer: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Tom Steyer. From birth to education, explore key events.

Tom Steyer is an American billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and environmentalist. He founded Farallon Capital and is known for his extensive climate-related advocacy and political contributions, particularly within the Democratic Party. Steyer gained further prominence through his 2020 campaign for President of the United States, where he focused on climate change and economic inequality. He has funded numerous initiatives aimed at promoting clean energy and combating climate change, establishing himself as a leading voice in environmental activism and political engagement.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 27, 1957: Tom Steyer's Birth

On June 27, 1957, Thomas Fahr Steyer was born. He is an American billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and environmentalist.

August 1986: Steyer Marries Kathryn Ann Taylor

In August 1986, Tom Steyer married Kathryn Ann Taylor, a graduate of Harvard College with an MBA and JD from Stanford University. The wedding ceremony was performed by Reverend Richard Thayer and Rabbi Charles Familant. They have four children.

2006: California's Global Warming Solutions Act

In 2010, Tom Steyer co-chaired the No on Prop. 23 campaign, opposing an initiative backed by the Koch brothers that aimed to overturn California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.

2007: Steyer joins the Stanford University board of trustees

In 2007, Steyer joined the board of trustees at Stanford University.

2008: Steyer and Taylor Create TomKat Center

In 2008, Tom Steyer and Kathryn Ann Taylor donated $41 million to establish the TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy at Stanford University. The center, part of the Precourt Institute of Energy, focuses on developing affordable renewable energy technologies and promoting public policies to increase the accessibility of renewable energy.

August 2010: Signing onto The Giving Pledge

In August 2010, Tom Steyer and his wife signed onto The Giving Pledge, an initiative of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.

February 2013: Anti-Keystone XL Pipeline Rally

In February 2013, Tom Steyer spoke at an anti-Keystone XL Pipeline rally on the Washington Mall. He was dissuaded from being arrested at the protest by his brother Jim.