Dimitra Procopos grew up in the small, midwestern town of Yorkville, Illinois. After graduating from Yorkville High School, she furthered her education at Bradley University in Peoria where she earned her BA in Graphic Design with a minor in Social Media Marketing. While studying at Bradley University she earned the Mendez-KK Endowed Scholarship and the award for Outstanding Student in Graphic Design for her performance and commitment to graphic design. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from BU, she began work as a Marketing Assistant for the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. She hopes to continue growing as a designer as she moves into the professional field.