The President of Practical Solutions, Colleen O’Brien began her career as a Registered Practical Nurse. Training at the University of Western Ontario in Psychology and Addictions, certification in Human Resources, Career Counselling and Standardized Testing, facilitated her work in the vocational rehabilitation field since 1987 in the public and private sectors.

Fully trained in vocational assessments as a Career Development and Employment Specialist, she holds certification in all level B, standardized vocational tests. Since 2008 she complete over 100 vocational evaluations and transferable skills analysis annually with individuals with work and non work related injuries and various illnesses to determine eligibility for ongoing income replacement benefits and labour market re-entry potential for Auto Insurers, LTD Carriers, WSIB, IME centres, Plaintiff and Defence Personal Injury and Family Law Firms.