Jonathan Wilcoxen, MSW

Jonathan Wilcoxen joined NAMI Chicago in May 2024 and is currently the Associate Director of Crisis and Support Operations. His experience includes providing direct care in mental health settings, building and maintaining program policies and procedures, and advocacy in government and non-profit spaces. He is deeply committed to centering trauma-informed and person-centered care and lived experience throughout his work. Jonathan began his career as a music therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults at an inpatient state hospital in Austin, Texas. Prior to joining NAMI Chicago, he worked for the State of Wisconsin as a program and policy analyst. His work centered on supporting contracted agencies, creating and maintaining programmatic policies and procedures, and collecting and analyzing program data.

Jonathan earned his Bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University in Music Therapy and his Master’s degree from Texas State University in Social Work. To focus on his mental health, Jonathan enjoys activities on the lake, spending quality time with friends, and playing board games.