Joel Ojida
Social worker · Sergeant · Advocate
Joel Ojida is a retired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant and social worker whose work focuses on mental-health support for veterans and other community members. He serves as Community Resource Coordinator for NAMI Greater Cleveland and has held a leadership role on NAMI’s national Service Members, Veterans, and Families Council. [3][4][5]
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Career and work
Ojida served in the U.S. Marine Corps, reaching the rank of sergeant before retiring from military service. He later studied social work and earned a Master of Social Work degree in 2024. [4][3]
At NAMI Greater Cleveland, Ojida works as Community Resource Coordinator, developing partnerships that connect people with community services and support. He also founded and facilitates a men’s support group based on the NAMI Connection model. Nationally, he has served on NAMI’s Service Members, Veterans, and Families Council and was named its chair, advising NAMI leadership on issues affecting military and veteran families. [4][2][5]
What has been publicly discussed
“No one is alone in this battle with mental illness. You are not alone.”
— Joel Ojida [1]
