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Eugene E. Van de Bittner, Ph.D. has a B.S. degree in business administration, an M.Ed. degree in vocational rehabilitation, and a Ph.D. degree in rehabilitation.  He is a certified rehabilitation counselor, a certified life care planner, a certified vocational expert, and a certified international psychometric evaluator.  He served as president of the California Association of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Professionals (CARRP) in 1983.  He was president of the American Board of Vocational Experts in 1997.  He has also served on the Ethics Committee of CARRP and ABVE and currently serves on the Credentials Committee for ABVE.  

 

Dr. Van de Bittner was the managing editor of a special issue of the Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis in 2003 in which several vocational experts researched and reported on the use of vocational expert opinion and testimony in their respective state workers' compensation systems.  He is the author of several peer-reviewed, published journal articles related to the evaluation of employability and earning capacity.  Dr. Van de Bittner was the co-editor of a special issue of The Rehabilitation Professional in 2012 regarding diminished future earning capacity.  He is the author of Chapter 18, Consultation in Workers' Compensation Law in Foundations of Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation (2014), a textbook that is used in graduate rehabilitation counselor training programs. He is the co-author of a 2016 article on the appropriate use of vocational expert opinions after SB 863.  He is the co-author of a 2019 article that describes a method for developing vocational and life care plan options after Sanchez (2016) that do not rely on case-specific hearsay evidence.  In addition, he is the co-author of a 2024 article regarding Nunes I and Nunes II.  He has testified at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board throughout Northern California, as well as at Superior Court in California, and at U.S. District Court.  He is a frequent invited presenter on topics related to employability and earning capacity. He is the recipient of the 2006 Scott Streater, Ph.D. Learning and Education Award and the 2021 David S. Frank, Ed.D. Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Board of Vocational Experts.

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Evan P. Oemcke, M.Ed. has a B.S. degree in health sciences and a M.Ed. degree in rehabilitation counseling.  He is a certified rehabilitation counselor, certified vocational evaluator, and a certified international psychometric evaluator.  He is a Director-at-Large for the American Board of Vocational Experts.  He is a member of the Education Committee for the American Board of Vocational Experts.  He is an At-Large Board member for the Rehabilitation and Disability Case Management Section of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals.  He previously served on the board for the New England Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals.  

 

Mr. Oemcke brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and skills in vocational rehabilitation and evaluation to his work as a vocational expert for Mirfak Associates, In.  He has provided services at several different vocational rehabilitation companies and consulting firms, including his own.  He has worked in correctional, residential, state, federal, and private rehabilitation systems.  In addition to his training, skills, and experience in vocational rehabilitation 

counseling and consulting, he has also worked as an adjunct professor, case manager, and direct support professional.

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Jeremy Ramos, Ed.D. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in vocational rehabilitation, educational leadership, and social work. He holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University, where his dissertation focused on the career development processes for undocumented students in higher education. Dr. Ramos also possesses a Master of Arts in School Counseling from the University of the Southwest and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Lawrence University.


Dr. Ramos is currently a Rehabilitation Consultant at Mirfak Associates Inc. in California, conducting vocational evaluations and providing expert testimony on employability and earning capacity. His prior roles include positions at Expert IQ, The JR Consulting Group LLC, and Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley, where he delivered comprehensive vocational assessments and case management services.


He is pursuing certifications in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies from Utah State University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Ramos is actively involved in professional organizations such as the National Rehabilitation Association and the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals.


Recognized for his expertise in vocational counseling and rehabilitation, Dr. Ramos combines academic excellence with practical experience to support individuals’ career development and rehabilitation.

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