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.