Kathleen Lawrence joins Hope Hospice Board of Directors

DUBLIN, CA -- Kathleen Lawrence has been elected to the Hope Hospice Board of Directors. She joins a 15-member board, each of whom is elected to a two-year term, up to three consecutive two-year terms.

A Pleasanton resident, Kathleen has had a long career in the human resources field. She has more than 25 years of experience in global HR management for the semiconductor industry.  Kathleen specializes in management coaching, employee relations, and compensation and benefits planning.  Most recently she served as the Vice President of Global Human Resources with Magnum Semiconductor in Milpitas.  Previously, at LSI Corporation she held the position of Senior Director of Human Resources managing HR operations for sites in 14 countries. 

“Kathleen’s knowledge and understanding of our community plus her extensive expertise in human resources management of policies, procedures, practices and compliance will be valuable to our organization and the greater community,” says David Karlsson, CPA, Hope Hospice board president. “We are very pleased to have her as a member of the Hope Hospice family.”

Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in human resources with a minor in psychology and a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento.

She has traveled extensively, is an active golfer and a member of the Ladies Golf League at Castlewood Country Club.  She and her husband David Thayer reside in Pleasanton.