Chwen has a background in food and nutrition. She is currently working as a Research Dietitian at McMaster University.  Chwen was involved in a number of research projects and published two studies in a peer review journal. She taught two semesters of  Community Nutrition course at Brescia University (London, Ontario) a few years ago.

Chwen is also a certified ESL instructor and has been working as an ESL supply instructor at a local school board for over a year. Chwen enjoys hiking, resistant training, traveling, and reading.