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Raquel

Riley Thomas

The visionary founder behind An Officer and GentleWoman, LLC (AOAGWLLC), a distinguished global media and entertainment company delivering white-glove service.

With over 30 years of media expertise, Raquel has made an indelible mark in the Corporate, Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, Celebrity, and Music Industry.

Stay Tuned with Raquel on Instagram @raquelrileythomas

What to Expect

Under her leadership, AOAGWLLC has grown into a multi-division firm delivering integrated services at the intersection of strategy, execution, and transformative growth.

A graduate of Harvard Business School’s Mastery of Negotiation program and Hampton University’s School of Psychology, Raquel brings a tactical, psychology-driven approach to securing multi-six-figure contracts in high-visibility, high-risk environments.

❋ Expert Negotiator

A high-ranking martial artist, she leads DefendRILEY, an advocacy platform advancing self-defense education, situational awareness, and empowerment for women and girls nationwide.

❋ Self Defense Advocate

Raquel’s military training informs a leadership style defined by operational rigor, strategic risk management, and calm, decisive execution.

❋ Decorated Army Veteran

Raquel’s career, defined by service, innovation, and influence, is recognized across military and civilian sectors and preserved by the Library of Congress, global publications, national institutions, and military honors.