Jodi Whitted

Jodi Whitted is an American social worker and politician from Madeira, Ohio. As a dedicated professional in the social work field, she has committed her career to serving vulnerable populations and advancing policy that improves people's daily lives. She is a mother and educator who has worked across multiple sectors, including children and family services, medical social work, and higher education.

Education

Whitted holds multiple degrees in social work:

• Bachelor of Social Work from Indiana State University
• Master of Social Work from University of Louisville
• Doctor of Social Work from University of St. Thomas

Political Experience

Party Affiliation: Democratic Party

Position: Whitted served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 28th District in 2024. She was appointed to this position following the resignation of former State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda.

Notable Achievements:

• Introduced the *Marriage Equality Act *, which reconciles Ohio law with federal standards regarding same-sex marriage and addresses interracial marriage rights
• Introduced the *Ohio Social Work Internship Grant Program *, which provides grants to social work students completing mandatory internships, supporting both student financial needs and expanding social worker capacity throughout Ohio

Professional Background:

Prior to her legislative service, Whitted worked as an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati on the Educator Track at the School of Social Work, where she directed the Bachelor of Social Work Distributed Learning program. Her professional experience spans mental health therapy, medical social work, care transitions, and higher education, with positions held at organizations including Ireland Home Based Services, Erlanger Health System, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.