Omar Farmer

Omar Farmer is a Selection Panel Appointee. His term ends on October 16, 2025. 

Omar Farmer has successfully worked as an entrepreneur for the past 15 years. Adept at strategic planning, leadership and project management, prior to that he served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy. As a service member he worked in various roles within both domestic and international environments. He’s well versed in conducting policy analysis and policy development and he excels at solving complex problems. 

As a civilian his level-headed and thoughtful approach have led him to become a respected subject matter expert on combatting racial profiling and discrimination online. His efforts have led to the creation of neighborhood groups, community events, education and public action. He also has experience serving on several boards, commissions, and committees. 

After being appointed to the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, he has since joined the Public Safety and Services Violence Prevention Oversight Commission (SSOC), where he currently serves as Chair, as well as Alameda County’s Veterans Affairs Commission and BART’s Transit Security Advisory Committee, which oversees aspects of the BART Police Department. Notably, he holds the position of Chairperson for each of these groups.