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Erica McFarland Quillet www.skysthelimitevents.com Native of Raleigh, North Carolina where she attended Wake County Public Schools through high school. She graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a concentration in Recreation Therapy. Her career led her to work in mental health with adult psychiatric and substance abuse patients at both John Umstead Hospital and Holly Hill Hospital. She worked for many years as a live in counselor for at risk youth in several group homes operated by Wake County Human Services. Erica is the owner of Sky’s The Limit Events a dynamic and creative event planning company and a partner in Seasons 31, a catering company in the Triangle. Erica Quillet is a Certified Etiquette instructor who specializes in teaching youth manners and increasing leadership skills through classes such as Poise and Posture, Public Speaking and Dining Etiquette. Erica continues to live in Raleigh with her husband and two children. She remains an active member in the community as well. [14]