Joseph Henry

Joe Henry works as a political liaison for the Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Among numerous responsibilities, he helps run the labor council’s electoral program, advocates for public policies on behalf of working people and organizes social events for members.

Prior to his labor activism, Henry worked for U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown in his Columbus office for more than 16 years. Working on the constituent services team, he assisted Ohioans in the areas of small business, housing, taxes, banking and education. He also helped launch Brown’s nonpartisan program, Propel Ohio, which encourages college students to grow into civic leaders in the state.

Henry also held internships with U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton and with the late Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. He earned his Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs in 2015. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Relations from Syracuse University in 2008.