Stephan Henshaw

About Stephan Henshaw

I design culture forward experiences that turn space into community.I am a culture and experiential consultant specializing in hospitality, community driven venues, and high impact brand experiences. I work alongside founders and creative leaders at early and growth stages to help shape operations, guest flow, service standards, and the overall experience that defines how people feel in a space.My experience includes consulting on private members clubs, community focused coffee concepts, collegiate and cultural events, and luxury hospitality environments. I have supported projects from concept through execution by building operational systems, hiring and training teams, creating digital and brand infrastructure, and producing programming that drives engagement and belonging.I bring a rare combination of strategic thinking and on site presence. I am often brought in when structure does not yet exist or when a vision needs to be translated into something functional, scalable, and aligned. I move fluidly between planning and execution, ensuring that culture, service, and experience reinforce one another.My work spans administration, operations, staff development, digital design, website creation, event programming, consignment partnerships, and grassroots fundraising. Across every project, the goal is the same: create experiences that feel intentional, human, and worth returning to.I am drawn to culture driven venues, private members clubs, experiential hospitality concepts, and brands that understand community as an asset, not a byproduct.If you are building something rooted in vision, connection, and long term impact, I help bring it to life.

Experience

1. Collegiate Advisor

   Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Serve as a collegiate advisor providing mentorship, leadership guidance, and operational support to undergraduate members of a historically Black fraternity.Advise executive leadership on organizational planning, event execution, member development, and accountability, ensuring alignment with national standards and campus policies. Act as a consistent presence for students navigating leadership roles, academic balance, and professional growth.Support planning and oversight of campus events, community initiatives, and internal programs, offering strategic input on logistics, messaging, and execution. Help develop leadership capacity within the chapter by reinforcing communication skills, responsibility, and long term vision.Serve as a bridge between undergraduate leadership, alumni, and institutional stakeholders, maintaining continuity, structure, and cultural integrity within the organization.Light metrics• Advised and supported 15 to 30 undergraduate members annually• Provided guidance across multiple academic years and leadership cycles• Supported planning and execution of 10 plus events and initiatives per year• Contributed to improved organization, consistency, and leadership development

Education

• The University of Toledo

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

  2012 — 2016