Suzara-Cheng, Jennifer: - JENNIFER SUZARA-CHENG is a Filipino-American grandmother, author, science educator and recipient of multiple awards on environmental education advocacy. Her first book, My First Book of Animals/Ang Aking Unang Aklat ng Mga Hayop won in the category Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction of the 2020 International Book Awards. Mrs. Cheng also bagged an Honorable Mention at the 2021 Green Difference Awards of Project Green Schools (projectgreenschools.org), which recognizes Outstanding Environmental Education & STEM efforts. The author's journey in environmental activism started at the Ateneo de Naga University through the mentorship of Dr. Emelina G. Regis. In her honor, a portion of the book sales will be donated to Sumaro sa Salog Inc. (SULOG), the lead proponent of Irukan which will house the Emelina G. Regis Sanctuary of Native Trees in Naga City, Philippines.