Teresa Hazzard always tries to go above and beyond to help her clients, according to her nomination for Employee of the Month.
When she works with someone and sees they may benefit from other TARCOG services, she refers them to our Aging and Disability Resource Center.
She worked what seemed like day and night to assist clients during the Open Enrollment period between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, 2025. We had numerous clients call on Friday, Dec. 5, needing assistance and Teresa worked through the entire weekend to make sure those individuals were helped before Open Enrollment closed on Dec. 7.
If you need someone to lift you up, give supportive words, a laugh or even a shirt off of her back, I am fairly certain Teresa would be the one to provide it.
Name: Teresa Hazzard
Title: State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Coordinator
How long have you been at TARCOG and what do you do? I’ve been with TARCOG for 11 years. My job is to make sure that every person that receives Medicaid also has a drug plan that will assist them with getting their needed medication. I am also responsible for making sure that every person knows about current scams.
What did you want to be when you grew up? Growing up I just wanted to be successful.
What do you hope to accomplish within the next year? Within the next year I want to enhance my knowledge while also mastering my current skills. I want to continue to contribute to a positive team environment and always be available when needed.
Who is your hero and why? My hero will always be my mother. She worked hard all her life and taught me the meaning of commitment and endurance.
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? I would eat my favorite foods guilt free. I would stay in bed all day and watch some of my favorite TV shows.
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you? One of the best pieces of advice that I’ve ever received is to always let my audio and video match.
What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? The most daring thing I’ve ever done was ziplining in Vegas … What a rush
Who knows you the best? My children
What would you do if you won the lottery? If I were to win the lottery, the first thing I’d do after gaining my composure is donate to the church and then my children. After those things it’s whatever my heart desires!
TARCOG State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Coordinator Teresa Hazzard