Alissa S. O’Hara

Alissa S. O’Hara began working as a QRC in 1998. She has owned and operated O’Hara & Hunter Consulting since 2001.
Alissa graduated with a Master of Science in the area of Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from St. Cloud State University in 1998. In 1997, she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology from St. Cloud State University. She was a member of Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society of counseling professionals and professionals-in-training dedicated to excellence in scholarship, research, and clinical practice.
Alissa is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRCC) and a Licensed Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC) in Minnesota.
Alissa is a member of the Advising Committee for the St. Cloud State University Vocational Rehabilitation program and has presented information about private vocational rehabilitation to classes. Alissa acts as a supervisor to QRC Interns. She is a member of the Minnesota Association of Rehabilitation Providers (MARP).
Alissa was appointed by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to serve on the Rehabilitation Review Panel from 2006-2021. She continues to serve as an advisor to the Commissioner, and conducts disciplinary hearings relating to service provider complaints.
Alissa and her husband have 3 children. In her free time Alissa enjoys watching her kids play hockey and spending time with her family at their cabin.