Prior to assuming the leadership role at People’s Housing+, Oji served as the Executive Director of Home By Hand (one of three organizations that merged to form PH+). In his role at Home By Hand, Oji led the development and sale of over 200 new, energy-efficient, storm-resistant homes and has facilitated the return of over 300 vacant and blighted properties to tax commerce in the neighborhoods throughout New Orleans. Home by Hand re-defined the method of design and delivery of affordable housing to low-and moderate-income homebuyers and is at the forefront of implementing stormwater management and green infrastructure into residential homes. Oji is a resident of the Oak Park neighborhood in Gentilly and is an active community member. He is a Propeller Incubator Alumnus and currently serves on the board of CASA New Orleans, a non-profit organization that fights for the rights of abused and neglected children. He also currently serves on the Enterprise Community Partners Community Leadership Council, the Advisory Board of AMCREF Community Capital Center, and the  National Community Stabilization Trust - Homeownership Alliance and is a member of the Center for Community Investment – Fulcrum Fellowship Class of 2023.