Hazel Gooding

Hazel Gooding joined Genworth in 2018 and serves as a Senior Government Relations Manager. In her role, she covers developments relating to long-term care financing reform, caregiver support, data privacy and security, risk classification, algorithmic accountability, and more. Hazel also ensures that Genworth’s perspectives are heard as policy positions are developed. Most recently, she led the return of Genworth’s Long-Term Care Symposium in Washington, DC. Prior to Genworth, Hazel worked at a Michigan-based personal injury law firm. Hazel earned her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University, where she served as a Managing Editor of the Michigan State International Law Review. She obtained her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double majoring in Political Science and International Studies. Outside of work, Hazel supports organizations focused on hunger alleviation, cancer screenings and awareness, and making the arts accessible to all. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and photography.