Chwen Binkley is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience in community and public health nutrition. She holds a Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition from Brescia University College and is completing a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning. Chwen has taught university-level nutrition courses, where she developed course materials, delivered lectures, and created engaging learning experiences for students. She also served as a research dietitian on a community-based project at McMaster University, involving nutrition and food skills education, recipe creation, and nutrition resource development. Chwen is passionate about translating evidence-based nutrition into practical, interactive learning for adults in both in-person and online environments.

Rowena Leung is a Toronto-based Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. For almost 15 years, Rowena has practiced dietetics in a variety of settings including: family health team, diabetes education centre, long term care home, retirement home, industry, media, private practice and hospital. Providing care for the aging population has been a personal passion of Rowena’s since completing her undergraduate studies at Western University; therefore, Rowena has been involved in providing patient centred care for the aging population for almost 20 years.

Rowena is also very passionate about mentoring and educating individuals. She is currently enrolled at OISE and is pursuing a Masters of Education in Adult Education and Community Development. Rowena looks forward to sharing her practical knowledge with students as students engage in this comprehensive course about healthy aging.