Kerstin Henzel went to law school at the Universities of Würzburg and Heidelberg, graduating with the Second State Examination in Law. Following several years in private practice as an attorney, she joined Worms University of Applied Sciences in 2011. Her career there encompasses various administrative positions—from the financial aid office to the Human Resources and Organization department, where she served as Head of HR, and ultimately to the position of Deputy Chancellor.

Kerstin Henzel has been the Chancellor of Worms University of Applied Sciences since 2022.