What is a Vocational Expert?

A vocational expert provides an opinion on an evaluated person's ability and opportunity to work. The expert also provides opinion regarding an individual's willingness to seek work. Input is usually needed in litigation and negotiation to make a determination in the duration and amount of support. Cheryl Foden is a vocational assessment expert with 30 years of experience, specializing in vocational assessments in matters of divorce. Call (408) 879-0804 today for more information.

Meet Cheryl Foden

CHERYL FODEN, M.S.

QUALIFIED VOCATIONAL EXPERT


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Qualified vocational expert with regard to dissolution matters in the Courts of Santa Clara, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Mateo, Los Angeles, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties
  • Highly knowledgeable of current labor market fields and trends, educational and vocational programs, and medical disabilities.
  • Seasoned expert in deposition, binding arbitration, and court testimony. Trial experience is very extensive
  • Expert in career testing, and employment and training resources
  • Job placement specialist for thousands of persons in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Sonoma, Alameda, Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
  • 30+ years of experience as a vocational consultant

EDUCATION:

  •  M.S.  Rehabilitation Counseling (California State University, Los Angeles) - Included one year of studies pertaining to medical conditions/diseases
  •  B.S.   Psychology/Sociology (University of Oregon, Eugene)
  • Additional ongoing continuing education and classes taken toward a certificate in Human Resources at UCSC, additional classes at INA- Classes complete in insurance, benefits, employment law, compensation, insurance administration, tax, general law, and risk management.

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