Since her early childhood, Jaya Jankowski has used her creative edge to make unique gifts for family and friends. Taking what others would often deem “trash,” Jaya has honed her skills to create one-of-a-kind dresses and costumes.

Now, Jaya uses her gift to transform raw materials into any number of things that other people can enjoy, and hopes to take her innovative abilities to New York City, pursuing her passion at Parsons The New School for Design.