Joel works with RBC as part of the RBC Olympians Program and with Tennis Canada as a coach and ambassador, promoting inclusivity within the sport. 

Shortly after he was born, doctors discovered a benign tumour near his spine. While the tumour was successfully removed, Joel began using a wheelchair at a young age and has had many corrective surgeries growing up to fix his scoliosis. 

Spending a lot of time in hospitals as a child allowed Joel to face adversity head on and prepared for life in a wheelchair as an adult. He recently retired from high-performance competition after representing Canada at the Paralympic level.