Liz K. Hensel
Serial Entrepreneur

Liz is a woman who has a multifaceted journey of service, entrepreneurship, and academic pursuit. Having served her country with honor in the United States Marine Corps, she embodies resilience and dedication.

Following her military service, she embarked on a path of entrepreneurship, founding a non-profit organization called Leave No Paws Behind USA, which successfully lobbied and advocated to include pet reimbursement fees when military families PCS. 

In addition to her philanthropic endeavors, Liz is also a savvy businesswoman. She is a writer and public speaker and successfully runs multiple ventures prioritizing innovation, community engagement, and social responsibility.
She owns Munay Pacha, which translates to Love Earth, an eco-friendly brand paying homage to her Peruvian roots and the brand behind Inca Gold Wine.

She is the host and producer of the Latina She Served Podcast, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of remarkable community influencers.

During her deployment to Afghanistan in 2010, Liz was hit by a car, which resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Driven by a passion for holistic healing and a desire to serve others, especially the invisible injuries of war, Liz is currently pursuing a doctorate in Acupuncture.

 With her unwavering determination, compassionate heart, and entrepreneurial vision, Liz continues to inspire others and positively impact her local community and beyond. Her journey exemplifies the power of service, leadership, and lifelong learning to create lasting change and empower others to reach their fullest potential.

Her favorite places to volunteer are the USO and Central Virginia Horse Rescue, and she has been named the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year for Marine Corps Base Quantico and the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year.