Spencer Hensel
Spencer Hensel '21 is a copy director at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). He is passionate about helping people own their power, and has channeled this passion as a storyteller, manager, mentor and EDI leader at work. A professional writer for over a decade, he’s had the pleasure of writing for Boston startups in the education, food and tech industries.
A lifelong learner, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Communications at Emmanuel College, along with a graduate certificate in marketing at SNHU. He has also volunteered as a TEDx speaker coach and organizer since 2022. Want to learn more? Connect with him on LinkedIn.
Featured work by Spencer Hensel

Celebrating Pride: Reflections from the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community at SNHU
For 2SLGBTQIA+ people around the world, Pride Month is a time of celebration — an opportunity to live out loud. Pride is more than that, too. Behind every packed parade, rainbow flag and tea dance is a deeper history: one of resilience, resistance and the bravery to exist just as you are.

SNHU Spotlight: Jaiwaun Haggerty, MS in Sports Management Grad
You may have heard the old adage to “take a walk in someone else’s shoes” before. But you’ve probably never put it to action quite like Jaiwaun Haggerty ’25. As a recent graduate of the MS in Sport Management online program, he's already finding ways to give back to his local community.

SNHU Spotlight: Lilian Ongaki, MS in Healthcare Administration Grad
Lilian Ongaki ’24 has called many places home — From Africa to Oregon, Colorado to Texas. But when she finally earned her MS in Healthcare Administration, she found her new home ground: Southern New Hampshire University.

SNHU Spotlight: Wanda Edwards, Master of Public Health Grad
What did it mean for Wanda Edwards '24 to finally earn her online Master of Public Health at SNHU? With decades of experience as a practical nurse and IT professional, it meant reaching the next phase of her career: self-actualization.
About Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU is a nonprofit, accredited university with a mission to make high-quality education more accessible and affordable for everyone.
Founded in 1932, and online since 1995, we’ve helped countless students reach their goals with flexible, career-focused programs. Our 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH is home to over 3,000 students, and we serve over 135,000 students online. Visit our about SNHU page to learn more about our mission, accreditations, leadership team, national recognitions and awards.