Christine Henseler

Christine Henseler is a Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies at Union College, NY. She earned a B.S. in Journalism/Advertising and dual B.A./M.A. in Spanish Literature from the University of Kansas, followed by a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature from Cornell University. Her research focuses on humanities advocacy, education innovation, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. She co-founded the Center for Humanities Communication (CHC) and co-leads 4Humanities, initiatives promoting humanities communication and public impact. Henseler teaches courses like 'Arts and Humanities: Don’t Leave College Without Them' and designs student-centered curricula emphasizing creativity and social change. She has authored/co-edited multiple books, including The Entrepreneurial Humanities (2023) and Extraordinary Partnerships (2020). Her work highlights the economic and societal value of the arts/humanities, challenging stigmatized perceptions of their career potential.

• Leadership: Co-President of CHC, Board Member of Empire State Performing Arts Center, HERS Leadership Fellow
• Publications: Over 15 books/articles on humanities advocacy, digital storytelling, and Hispanic literature
• Community Impact: Directed projects like Travesías del ser, a student-authored book supporting local after-school programs

Her advocacy extends beyond academia through op-eds in Inside Higher Ed, HuffPost, and public speaking engagements. She emphasizes mentorship for first-generation students and holistic career preparation, bridging arts/humanities with emerging fields like eco-design and tech ethics.