Portrait of Rick Quon, college admissions and career advisor
About

Meet Rick Quon

Many of my clients value the combination of my 40+ years in the high tech industry and my genuine passion for helping students navigate the college search process. My business background provides me with practical insights that go beyond admissions strategy. I help students understand the real world skills that shape success in business and life, such as networking, job prospecting, interviewing, and negotiations. I often draw from my professional experiences to make these lessons relevant, especially for students exploring business and related fields. I feel genuinely fortunate to be part of that journey with my clients and their families.

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Education

  • University of California, Berkeley
    B.S. Business, 1982 — Marketing, Finance, Applied Economics
  • UC Berkeley Extension
    Certificate in College Admission and Career Planning, 2015

Professional Memberships

  • Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA)
  • East Bay College Admissions Advisors
  • HECA 680 and Silicon Valley Peer Advisor communities

Speaking Engagements

  • Las Lomas High SchoolMarch 2026
  • Berkeley SplashNovember 2025
  • HECA WebinarNovember 2024
  • Morling Financial AdvisorsJanuary 2023

Industry Experience

  • NetScout Systems
    Sales Engineering
  • Big Data Analytics Startup
    Executive Director
  • The Nielsen Company
    Senior Director, Client Services
  • AirTouch / Vodafone
    Director, Product Development and Supply Chain Management
  • CellularOne
    Manager, Solutions Engineering
  • IBM
    Advisory Systems Engineer
Affiliations

Trusted partner organizations

Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA)
UC Berkeley Extension

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