Kathy Moses Salem is a successful businesswoman and community leader. She is running to represent Ohio’s 22nd District in the State Senate.

With a passion for service, Kathy has been active in her community for as long as she can remember. She stands for women’s reproductive rights, will fight corruption by safeguarding your tax dollars from special interest groups, believes quality healthcare is a fundamental right for all Ohioans, supports our children by providing a quality  education system, and will work with the Unions and private companies to bring well paying jobs back to the 22nd District.

Kathy worked as a beautician for twenty years before deciding it was time to begin a new chapter of her life. A trailblazer of women in the workforce, she spent nearly ten years at the The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. In her time at the paper she climbed the ladder to become a major Advertising Executive. When the opportunity to further her education presented itself, she moved on to Case Western Reserve University who offered her a full-ride scholarship to study History and Business. Following graduation, Kathy moved to Washington, D.C. where she spent two years working as a lobbyist. There, she learned life-long values that still govern her actions today; integrity, follow-through, and accountability.

Today, Kathy is an active community leader and contributes greatly to the causes she cares about. Her passion for women’s healthcare and reproductive rights has lead her to help educate mothers with minimal means, teaching them meaningful life skills. She has a passion for community and for our children, donating significant projects to the Northhampton Methodist Church and the Shaw JCC. She funds a History Scholarship at Case Western Reserve University and a music program in Naples, FL that lost most of its funding due to cuts in the Florida education system. She also funds a monetary scholarship for students at Florida A&M University, the nation’s top HBCU. As a lecturer, Kathy’s personal story of hard work and perseverance brings hope to many she comes in contact with.

Since 2014, she has been Managing Director and Producer at Night is Alive Productions, a jazz music agency that is dedicated to recording music for of some of the most innovative musicians of the era.

Kathy Salem is determined to bring the same passion and energy that has driven her career to the Statehouse. Her vision for Ohio is one of unity, progress, and prosperity for every citizen.

Gardening and spending time with family are some her favorite things. She is proud to call Medina home.