Colleen has been climbing the trajectory of the dynamic field of cochlear implants for over 30 years and continues to be inspired by recipients, fellow professionals and the researchers in the field. She finds the work, phd study and life balance a major juggle but has a lot of unfinished business in all areas and is a keen participant in each of those areas of her life. She has worked for not for profit, academia and industry and is current the Audiological Director of Hearing Implants Australia.