Dr. Usa Grace is a vocational evaluation and rehabilitation consulting specialist with advanced training in learning science, functional assessment, and disability employment systems. She earned her Doctor of Education in Applied Learning Science from the University of Miami, where her work centered on designing accessible, real-world learning interventions that improve engagement, skill development, and practical application for diverse and underserved populations.

She earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Science in Counselor Education, specializing in Rehabilitation Counseling, from Florida International University. Her graduate training laid the foundation for her evidence-based, person-centered approach to understanding functional capacity, transferable skills, and long-term employability.

Dr. Grace is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, a distinction held by a limited number of professionals nationwide. She brings a comprehensive understanding of medical, psychological, educational, and occupational data to determine an individual’s capabilities and vocational potential within competitive, real-world settings.

Her practice spans state vocational rehabilitation, med-legal cases, and complex functional evaluations, where she translates clinical findings into practical, sustainable vocational pathways. Dr. Grace is known for her analytical rigor, her commitment to ethical practice, and her ability to blend applied learning science with hands-on vocational methodology to produce assessments that are both clinically grounded and operationally actionable.