20/03/2025
We are so happy to announce that Lauren Joyce Hensel (she/her) is joining our team at Global University Advisors!
Lauren Joyce Hensel is an experienced education consultant committed to educational equity, social justice, and student empowerment. She is a professional member of the Independent Education Consultants Association (IECA) with an International Designation.
Through personalized coaching and data-driven insights, she helped students navigate admissions, student-athlete recruitment, and financial aid, securing scholarships and placements at top institutions.
Lauren specializes in guiding student-athletes and globally mobile families find best fit postsecondary options around the world. In addition, she guides students with unique learning needs to find postsecondary opportunities that align with their strengths. She has worked with students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, misophonia, communication disorders, giftedness, and twice exceptionality. Using compassion, flexibility, and research-driven strategies, she creates realistic pathways for student success.
A champion for all students, Lauren helps them build on their capabilities to thrive in their communities and beyond.
She lives in Chicago with her husband, two children, three rescue cats, and three rescue dogs. She is studying for a PhD in Education and Social Justice at Lancaster University (UK) exploring barriers to postsecondary access for students with disabilities. Lauren has joined the team at Global University Advisors in 2025 and has taken her place as a senior counselor.