2022 Dining Distinction Award - Li-Huei (Emily) Chen, CDM, CFPP

Congratulations, Emily Chen, CDM, CFPP!

Emily is the dietary manager at Kin On Rehab & Care Center, a 100-resident, community-based skilled nursing facility catering to the unique cultural and dietary needs of Asian elders in Seattle, WA. Born and raised in Taiwan, Emily strives to create home-style comfort foods Asian elders love. She is a passionate team player and works tirelessly with a whole-team approach to provide high-quality and nutritious meals customized to every resident’s individual needs and preferences. Through her leadership, Kin On’s food and nutrition services team successfully brought on numerous new meal choices to the dining program and updated vital kitchen appliances while navigating pandemic-related challenges over the past two years. Currently, Emily also manages the food services department at the Kin On Supportive Housing and teaches community members about healthy eating and smart food choices for healthy aging.