A Christian author & CEO of a teen parent organization that's helped 3,000 families. Ran as a 1st Black Republican Candidate & woman for US Congress OH01 in 2026. 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, Rosem
ary overcame adversity to build a successful organization —Rosemary’s Babies Co.—that promotes self-sufficiency for young parents. In 2024, she transformed a Cincinnati eyesore into a first of its kind $2M state-of-the-art health-focused facility that provides housing for young moms and their babies. Her faith-driven leadership, deep community roots, and pragmatic problem-solving approach uniquely position her to represent Ohio families in Congress.
Rosemary Oglesby-Henry, Ms. Rosemary as everyone calls her, is a results-driven and goal-oriented leader with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies & Business Administration Minor, as well as a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Mount St. Joseph University. She holds numerous certifications focusing on business and leadership. As an award-winning CEO, educator, and author, she has spent more than a decade strengthening families, advancing common-sense policies, and building opportunity for working people across Southwest Ohio. 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 to at the United States Postal Service to now a candidate for Congress. She has dedicated her career to empowering individuals through education, service, and practical solutions that improve lives without growing government dependence.
As the founder/CEO of a successful nonprofit, Rosemary has proven she knows how to deliver results—not just talk about them. She doubled her organization’s revenue in under four years, creating programs that help young parents gain independence and contribute to our economy. Her leadership has earned national recognition and the trust of thousands of Ohio families. Ms. Rosemary was married for more than two decades to her love. She has two adult children, two love daughters, and two love grandkids. She spends her time traveling and focusing on her philanthropy efforts locally and nationally.
