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Racquel is a native to New York, (born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, grew up on Long Island) but of Jamaican decent. Racquel relocated to the DC area in the early 2000’s as a freshman attending Howard University. The inspiration for her future began with her Sweet 16 party, which was planned and decorated by
her mother. There she fell in love with the special event industry and decided to pursue a degree in Hospitality Management. Always keeping entrepreneurship in mind; she took her father’s guidance and chose a job that would prepare and develop what will someday become R. Kristi Modern Hospitality. With a background in special event décor and planning, front of the house restaurant and lounge experience as well as onsite marketing and event coordinating for local restaurants; she was fortunate to have had a well rounded experience of the industry and was ready to pursue her dream of entrepreneurship.
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