Chelsea Steensen
About Chelsea Steensen
Chelsea Steensen is a Senior People Business Partner at sennder in Berlin, Germany, with a strong background in social work and human resource management. She has held various roles in organizations such as EF Education First and the University of New Hampshire, focusing on employee engagement and development.
Current Role at sennder
Chelsea Steensen serves as a Senior People Business Partner at sennder, a position she has held since 2022 in Berlin, Germany. In this role, she partners with five out of eight C-Suite executives to foster a high-performing culture within the organization. She supports the execution of People programs that emphasize employee growth and development, including performance feedback and career progression planning. Additionally, she utilizes Peakon to monitor and improve team health and engagement.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining sennder, Chelsea Steensen held various roles in human resources and program management. She worked at ESMT Berlin as Alumni Relations Manager from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a Senior Program Support Manager at EF Education First from 2017 to 2018 and a Program Support Manager from 2015 to 2017. Her experience also includes a Graduate Assistant position at the University of New Hampshire from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Chelsea Steensen has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of New Hampshire. Additionally, she studied Human Resource Management at Trinity College Dublin, where she achieved a Master of Science (MSc). She also participated in a Summer Study Abroad program at North Carolina State University, focusing on Social Work.
Early Career and Internships
Chelsea began her career with various internships that provided her with foundational experience in case management and volunteer coordination. She worked as a Volunteer Coordinator and Case Manager at the International Institute of New England from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she interned at the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services as a Trauma Screening Case Manager from 2013 to 2014 and at Dover Children's Home as a Case Management Specialist from 2012 to 2014.
Professional Development Initiatives
Chelsea Steensen has presented to employees on topics such as the identification and prevention of burnout, as well as balancing mental well-being with high performance. Her focus on employee engagement and mental health reflects her commitment to fostering a supportive work environment.