Cathy Farmer

Cathy Farmer serves as an instructor for the NIH Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, specializing in desirability discovery since July 2024. Additionally, Cathy holds various leadership roles, including general member of the board at the Institute for Exceptional Care, limited partner at JC/VC, and co-founder of Autism Angels Group, which focuses on economic opportunities for the autism community. Cathy's extensive involvement in autism support also includes serving as the board president of the Autism Center of Northern California and a member of the board of directors for the Organization for Autism Research, where Cathy chairs the Schwallie Family Scholarships. Other contributions include advising Lybbie, participating as a founding member of The Fourth Effect, and reviewing grants for the DOD/CDMRP Autism Program. Cathy has experience as an adjunct instructor and industry mentor for the National Science Foundation's iCorps program and holds several educational qualifications, including a Venture Capital Executive Program Certificate and a Blockchain Unlocked Academy Certificate.