Carson has worked for eleven years in both non-profit and private rehabilitation agencies supporting individuals with disability. Five of those years included positions within the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). After accruing years of meaningful experiences supporting communities in Boise, Idaho and Portland, Oregon, he decided to pursue his Master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (RMHC) at The University of South Florida part-time while working full-time at Florida DVR. During his time in graduate school, he joined the Rehabilitation Service Administration (RSA) Scholar Program.

Carson has a passion for helping individuals achieve their employment goals. As an evaluator, he explores ways an individual may succeed in their areas of interest. Sometimes his clients are unsure of where their skills fit, or would like a change from where they have worked in the past. Carson knows there is no time like the present to work toward career goals. He reviews abilities and transferable skills using evidence-based strategies to identify ideal career routes relative to the unique characteristics and strengths of a person. When individuals struggle to reach a specific goal, he explores multiple related careers so an individual can achieve satisfaction and purpose in their daily work. Carson has worked with individuals with a wide variety of physical and mental disabilities over his professional life and he specializes in providing recommendations that guide successful rehabilitation.

In addition to vocational rehabilitation, he has also provided forensic vocational evaluations requested by attorneys for litigation of personal injury, marital dissolution, and worker’s compensation. He was designated as a Vocational Expert for the Social Security Administration in December of 2022.

Qualifications short-list:

• Anticipated completion of Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) program in December 2023

• Designated as a Vocational Expert by the Social Security Administration, December 2022

• Certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Fall 2021

• Earned Master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida, Spring 2021

Carson grew up in Tampa Florida. Prior to starting his career, he attended Saint Leo University to earn his Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. He was involved in several organizations in his early life which include (from earliest to latest) earning the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts in Tampa, Florida’s Troop 4, graduating as the 2nd platoon leader in the Naval Band at Culver Military Academy, earning 1st in the State for District 2A 800m relay for Jesuit High School Track & Field , and competing for three years of running at Saint Leo University. When he lived in Portland, Oregon he coached two seasons of middle school Track & Field. After starting his career in Vocational Rehabilitation in Tampa. FL, he served as a board member for WMNF 88.5 Community Radio for three years, and also served the Diversity and Volunteer Committees.

Carson lives in the Tampa Bay area with his long-term partner Sarah and their dog Anna. He enjoys cooking, live music, hiking, and learning about innovations in technology.