Jennifer Macias-Perez is a second-year student at Allen Community College. Born and raised in Topeka, Kansas, she graduated from Highland Park High School and also attended Washburn tech to receive her CNA. Being editor of the yearbook in high school is where her interest in journalism started.

Macias, a newcomer to the Allen Flame, is studying Education at the college. She joined the Flame staff in hopes of meeting new people, getting more involved in student activities and improve her writing skills.  After Allen she plans on attending Emporia State to become a high school teacher.

Macias grew up the third eldest of six siblings (all girls) and has a blue Heeler dog named Emily. She enjoys doing makeup on herself and others. Her favorite things to do are eat ice cream and watch the sunset. In her free time, she enjoys running on the famous Lehigh Portland trails while listening to her favorite artist Bad Bunny.