About Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events

Rachel Lampen, Founder

British transplant, Rachel, arrived in New Canaan, CT in 2013. Having worked at American Express, London for 6-years, her clients included: Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Relais & Châteaux. With 25-years experience in hospitality PR, Marketing and Events she has a demonstrated history of written communications, strategy and social media.

In 2018 she co-founded Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events with best friend Kristen Mitrakis (Kristen has since retired). Together they helped many survive the covid months to follow by switching to online trivia games. In 2022, Rachel was thrilled to become an American Citizen. Annually she produces ‘New Canaan Dog Days Scavenger Hunt’, and the ‘Taste of New Canaan Stroll’.

When Rachel is not working she is in the kitchen, entertaining or creating trivia questions.