Hazel Kennedy

GECU Federal Credit Union

Hazel Kennedy is the Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer for GECU Federal Credit Union of El Paso, TX. Kennedy joined the WFCU Board in 2025. She brings extensive experience, with over 40 years in the credit union movement. Kennedy has led initiatives that empower underserved families, promote financial literacy and support economic growth.

Kennedy has been a volunteer with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, the Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, Casa del Sagrado Corazón, Back-to-School backpack giveaways and Military Service Events. She is also active with the GECU Foundation, United Way of El Paso, the El Paso Chamber and Better Business Bureau and several other organizations to which she has lent her time and talent.

Kennedy earned her Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) designation in 2017, and has been involved with the Worldwide Foundation for several years.