Kalliopie Mihalos Rojas is originally from Greece, where she learned an appreciation for the arts from her mother; a textiles artist and teacher. After graduating from the Art Institute of Philadelphia with a Fashion Illustration degree, Kallie moved to the Caribbean, where she lived for several years. Wanting to further her education, she then moved back to the states where she earned her degree in fine arts, (emphasis on fashion design) from Moore College of Art & Design. She has completed her Masters in Arts and Cultural Management from Rosemont College.