Sue Chen is the founder and CEO of Nova Ortho-Med, Inc. Started in 1993, Nova is an industry leader in Mobility and Bathroom Safety products providing greater independence and personal well being to physically challenged people. Nova is changing the look and perception of medical equipment and the millions of Americans reliant on assistive devices by incorporating style, fashion, and function to products such designer canes and colorful walkers.

Nova’s mission is strong and simple: take care of our people, take care of our customers, and take care of our community. Our community spans locally, nationally, and internationally donating our products to the following events and organizations: The Music Center Los Angeles venues, Center of Achievement for The Physically Disabled, Haiti Relief, Hurricane Katrina, Project Care – Baja Mexico, Ilbosco Foundation, Arthritis Foundation, ALS Chapter of Chicago, Western Independent Living, and many more. Sue and her team at Nova are working to educate people about the hope and possibilities of life – regardless of physical challenges. Our donations have helped over 100,000 lives…so far.

In 2008, Nova was recognized at the White House by USPAACC as a leader in Asian American business. In 2008 and 2009, Sue was a finalist for the Wells Fargo Asian American Leadership Award. In 2008, Sue was featured in the book by Kaira Rouda, “Real You Incorporated – 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs.” In 2010, Sue was chosen by the Annenberg Foundation as a Community Champion for the Alchemy Leadership Seminar to educate and elevate the non-profit sector of Los Angeles. Sue is also the newest University Trustee on the California Lutheran University Board of Regents. Most recently, Sue was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Asian Business League of Southern California.

Sue is passionately committed to saving our planet and oceans. She serves as President and Board Chair of Reef Check Foundation. Reef Check is a thirteen year old nonprofit organization with the mission to save our oceans and reefs through human sustainable solutions. Reef Check is headquartered in the Pacific Palisades and has teams in 93 countries/territories worldwide. Reef Check has the largest team of volunteer divers in California (including Sue) as “Citizen Scientists”.

Sue is an avid diver, underwater photographer, classical pianist, and happy Angelino. Sue is most proud of her family who lives here in Los Angeles and in her native country of Taiwan.