Chen Suen

Chen Suen comes from an extensive background in the fire service, currently working as a Fire Chief for a local Southern California fire department. He has over 19 years of fire service experience including seven on the management side and the remaining time on the labor side. As part of the fire management team, Chen handled several workplace investigations as the lead investigator navigating through the complexities of California’s Firefighter Bill of Rights. During his tenure in the fire department, he also served on the union board as the 1st vice president and secretary, assuming duties such as the lead negotiator in collective bargaining process.

Chen earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he gained valuable experience in workplace investigations with the Loyola Law Employee Rights Clinic. He also externed with the Los Angeles County Office of the Independent Monitor Probation Department, reviewing internal investigation cases and providing opinions on each. Chen earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine. In his free time, Chen loves spending time with his family and traveling.