MEET MIKE ODIOSO

Mike Odioso has always been called to service. As a husband, father, educator, community leader, and conservative activist, Mike has spent years giving back to our community and fighting for causes he is most passionate about.

Mike graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1981. He went on to graduate from the University of Cincinnati in 1985 with a degree in History and the University of Cincinnati Law School in 1988, later completing a Master of Education from Mount St Joseph University in 1999.

Mike is recognized as a leading local high school educator with a deep background in law.

Through his community activism and volunteer work on many conservative causes, Mike has developed key contacts throughout Green Township, Hamilton County, the Ohio State Legislature, Governor’s Office, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, and the Ohio Federal Congressional Delegation. Mike has also served as guardian ad litem in Hamilton County Juvenile/Dependency Courts.

Mike returned to public life after raising his daughter, Audrey Marie Odioso, who was born with developmental disabilities. Mike and his wife Leslie Odioso have broad appreciation for the gifts Audrey received from Hamilton County - Butler County Boards of DD, and the State of Ohio’s Department of DD before she passed on June 5th, 2015.

Mike’s immediate family includes his wife of 33 years Leslie Odioso, and his three children, Audrey (deceased), Lauren, (age 27), Lucas (age 22). Mike and Leslie currently live in Green Township.

Educator

Mike understands that creating safe, clean, and prosperous communities starts with promoting academic excellence. For 29 years, Mike has been an educator at St. Xavier High School - teaching Government, Economics, Modern World History, U.S. History, World Cultures, and American Civil War.

Throughout his time at St. Xavier, Mike served as an advisor to the Principal and President, Assistant Principal for Juniors and Seniors, Dean of Discipline, Faculty Association Officer, Freshmen Head Football Coach, and Mock Trial Moderator.

In his role as an advisor to the Principal and President, Mike pushed for an overhaul of school safety and security following the Columbine School Massacre. Wanting to make student safety a top priority, Mike has served as one of St. X.’s main liaisons with local police and fire departments.

Community Leader

Over the years, Mike has been involved with a number of community groups and organizations. Throughout his years of service, Mike has been motivated by his strong Catholic faith, his dedication to disability services, and his calling to education.

Mike has been involved in the following roles;

Leader/Co-Founder of Ohio Coalition for Person-Centered Planning parent advocacy group and Ohio DODD Stakeholder;

Advisor, Safe Haven Farms (Butler County) and Ken Anderson Alliance (Hamilton County);

Hamilton County Board of Zoning Appeals (Alternate);

Northside Preparatory Academy (Charter, various) Board Member, Vice-Chair, Treasurer (2020 - present);

Mount Auburn Preparatory School (Charter, various) Board Member, Vice-Chair, Treasurer (2018 - present);

Fairfield Academy (Charter) Board Member;

Clovernook Center for the Blind, Land and Facilities Committee (2017 - 2019);

Green Township Land Use Committee (2017 - present);

Green Township Safety First Committee for Police, Fire & EMS Safety Services Levy (2014);

St. Ignatius Pastoral Council (2012 – 2015).

Conservative Activist

Mike has always supported conservative causes and has been a leading activist within the Hamilton County Republican Party. Over the years, Mike has led efforts against local tax increases, has advocated for Pro-Life issues, and testified in front of state boards and the legislature.

Mike understands the importance of having conservative representation on our courts. For the past four election cycles, Mike has served as the Hamilton County Political Director. In this role, he has led the grassroots efforts for our local judicial and state candidates to help elect conservative judges to our courts.

Mike has served as the President of the Green Township Republican Club for the past 7 years. In this role, he engages with Republicans all-across Green Township to get involved with our local political happenings.