Rosemary Oglesby-Henry is a Cincinnati native born and raised in Avondale.  Her mother works in a nursing facility and her father is a retired veteran.  She is a community leader and proven nonprofit CEO who has transformed her personal challenges into a mission to empower Ohio’s families. As a teen mother, Rosemary overcame adversity to build a successful 501c3 impact organization Rosemary’s Babies Co. that promotes self-sufficiency for young parents ages 9-19 years old; serving more than 3,000 families. In 2024, she transformed a Cincinnati eyesore into a first of its kind $2M state-of-the-art health-focused facility, Holloway House & Resource Center, that provides a two-year housing and education program for young moms and their babies. Additionally, she retrofitted her former office space into a community play center for babies and toddlers, Petals Playhouse & Activity Center. The hidden gem that was needed in the community, is education focused, autism-friendly, and incorporates sensory-sensitive measures for babies. Her faith-driven leadership, deep community roots, and pragmatic problem-solving approach uniquely position her to represent Southwest Ohio families in US Congress.

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Rosemary Oglesby-Henry known affectionately as Ms. Rosemary is a conservative, results-driven leader with a proven track record of service and impact. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Business Administration, and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Mount St. Joseph University. In addition, she has earned numerous certifications in human services, business, leadership, and a PMP. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters. 

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An award-winning CEO, educator, and Christian author, Ms. Rosemary has spent more than a decade strengthening families, promoting common-sense policy solutions, and creating opportunities for working people across Southwest Ohio. Her dedication and influence have earned her national recognition, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, inclusion in the Ohio 500 Most Influential & Powerful Leaders, and acknowledgment as an Emerging Leader by Forbes Magazine.

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Rooted in faith and guided by conservative principles from her parents, Rosemary believes in personal responsibility, fiscal discipline, and the power of strong people to transform communities. She strived to break generational cycles within her family. From homeless to income-based housing, to a more than decade career at the United States Postal Service to now a candidate for US Congress. She has dedicated her career to empowering individuals through education, service, and practical solutions that improve lives without growing government dependence.

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As the Founder and CEO of a successful nonprofit, Rosemary Oglesby-Henry has proven she knows how to deliver results not just talk about them. Under her leadership, her organization doubled its revenue in under four years while launching life-changing programs that empower young parents to become independent, self-sufficient contributors to our local economy. Her innovative approach has earned national recognition and, more importantly, the trust of thousands of families across Ohio.

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Her passion for small business development has fueled her mission to help others succeed. To date, she has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses, driving economic growth and opportunity across Greater Cincinnati.

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Oglesby-Henry is a lifelong advocate for educational excellence at every level. She played a leading role in bringing Regeneration Schools from Chicago to Cincinnati and has been a strong proponent of expanding educational options in Ohio, particularly for families whose children learn differently. Formerly, as a homeschooling parent, she understands firsthand the importance of choice in education. She alongside her son once rallied to keep his charter school, Carpe Diem, open to ensure he could graduate from a school that met his needs. 

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​Ms. Rosemary was previously married for more than two decades to her first love.  She has two adult children. She spends her time traveling and focusing on her philanthropy efforts locally and nationally.