Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Welcomes Monaé James as Project Coordinator 

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) is pleased to welcome Monaé James as its new Project Coordinator. In this role, she will work closely with organizations and community members to expand suicide prevention efforts across Ohio. 

Monaé brings a decade of experience in suicide and mental health research. She began her career at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) while still in high school, studying suicide and depression in children and adolescents. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Dance minor from The Ohio State University in 2017, she took on a full-time research assistantship at NCH, quickly advancing to research coordinator. In 2021, she transitioned to a senior-level research assistantship at the Veterans Affairs in Canandaigua, New York. 

“I hope to use my research skills to strengthen suicide prevention programs to assure Ohioans that OSPF is listening and meeting them where they are in their journey to improve mental health and wellness,” said Monaé. 

Monaé also recognizes that mental health looks different for everyone, whether it’s therapy, medication, movement, or community support. “Healing is all around us when we give each other the courage and access to cultivate it in our lives,” she shared. 

Outside of work, Monaé enjoys the performing arts, spending time with family and friends, and encouraging others to join her for hot yoga. 

OSPF is excited to have Monaé on board and looks forward to the impact she will make in Ohio’s communities. 

“With Monaé on our team, OSPF is going to make even greater strides in our community development work. We are excited about the future and the positive changes she will help us achieve,” said Executive Director Tony Coder. 

For more information about OSPF, visit ohiospf.org.