Geraldine I. Hayhurst serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary at the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac), a government-sponsored enterprise dedicated to providing a secondary market for agricultural, rural housing, and infrastructure loans. In this pivotal role, she oversees all legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters, ensuring the company's operations align with federal statutes and industry standards. Hayhurst joined Farmer Mac in 2013 as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, swiftly advancing to her current position due to her deep expertise in financial regulation and mortgage finance. Prior to Farmer Mac, Hayhurst spent seven years at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), where she rose to the role of Counsel to the Vice Chairman, advising on complex banking resolutions, systemic risk, and policy initiatives during the 2008 financial crisis. Her earlier career included positions at prominent law firms, focusing on banking and securities law. A graduate of George Washington University Law School, Hayhurst holds a J.D. and brings over 25 years of experience in regulated financial industries, with a particular emphasis on agricultural finance. Under Hayhurst's leadership, Farmer Mac has successfully navigated evolving regulatory landscapes, including Dodd-Frank reforms and capital requirements, while expanding its mission to support rural America. She is an active participant in industry groups such as the American Bar Association's Banking Law Committee and has been recognized for her contributions to promoting liquidity in agricultural lending markets. Hayhurst's strategic counsel has been instrumental in Farmer Mac's growth and resilience, solidifying its role as a cornerstone of U.S. agricultural credit.