Expert Testimony
With years of experience serving as a vocational expert in Social Security Disability hearings and other legal venues, we provide credible, defensible testimony on employability, loss of earning capacity, and vocational outlook. Our findings are thorough, evidence-based, and courtroom-ready.
Case Management
We provide vocational case management services that guide individuals through the process of returning to work after injury or disability. From vocational planning to job placement support, we ensure each step is tailored to their skills, goals, and recovery timeline.
Consultation Services
We offer expert consultation to legal and insurance professionals, employers, and organizations seeking clarity on vocational potential, employability, and labor market issues. Our insights help inform strategic decisions and support complex case resolutions.
Vocational Counseling
We provide personalized vocational counseling to help individuals identify strengths, explore career options, and build a sustainable path back to employment after injury, illness, or life transition. Our approach is client-centered, goal-driven, and focused on long-term success.
Who We Work With
Discover the range of services we offer to help you succeed.
Attorneys
Attorneys handling personal injury, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, and disability claims, employability/earning potential analysis, and expert testimony.
Insurance Companies
Insurance companies seeking case management, expert evaluation of employability, earning capacity, and return-to-work potential.
Individuals
Individuals facing career transitions due to injury, illness, or disability.
Our Team
Get to know the talented individuals behind Elevate Northwest.
Erin Hunt MS, CRC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Founder of Elevate Northwest, Erin Hunt is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and seasoned vocational expert with a strong track record in case management, labor market research, and expert testimony. She also teaches at Portland State University, training future rehabilitation professionals through real-world insight and academic expertise.
Lyra A. Vega MS, CRC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Lyra is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling and a background in mental health and disability services. She brings over four years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with Oregon DHS, specializing in vocational assessments, labor market research, and individualized return-to-work planning.
Dawn Allison King
Business Manager
Dawn is strategic, resourceful, and driven by purpose — a builder at heart, turning ideas into thriving realities. As Business Manager for Elevate Northwest, she leads the charge from the ground up: structuring the business, fueling growth, and overseeing daily operations to drive momentum and impact.
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