Shuwanza Goff

Shuwanza Rebecca Goff (born 1983/1984) is an American political advisor who served as the director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs from 2023 to 2025, under Joe Biden. In January 2019, she was named floor director for legislative operations for Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, making her the first African-American woman to serve as floor director.

Early life and education

Shuwanza Goff lived in New York City, alongside her sister April, as a child. Her parents are Robert and Hershular Smith-Goff. In the 1990s, the family moved to Mechanicsville, Virginia. Goff attended a private school in Richmond, Virginia. She served as an intern on Capitol Hill. However, by 2012 she was serving as Hoyer's deputy director of legislative operations. In this position, Goff communicated across party lines, negotiated on behalf of the Democrats, prepared the agenda and schedule for bills, which allowed for wider coordination between Congress, the Senate, and the White House. In July 2023, it was announced that Goff was named the Director of the White House Office of Legislative affairs following the former director, Louisa Terrell, who is stepping down from the position at the end of that month.

Personal life

Goff lives in northern Virginia.