Author Profile
Rick Russo | Dean of Extension, University of California, Berkeley
Current Position and Past Experience
Rick Russo is currently Dean of Extension at University of California, Berkeley and has been in the position since July 2021. Previously, he was Dean of Summer Sessions, Study Abroad & Lifelong Learning before stepping into the role of Associate Vice Chancellor of Undergraduate Education at University of California, Berkeley. Prior, he was President at Association of University Summer Sessions.
Education, Honors and Achievements
Russo holds a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Questrom School of Business, Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Alfred University.
Personal Details and Community Involvement
Rick enjoys travelling to far-off places, trying delicious food and meeting up with friends from around the world. He is the President and co-founder of The Stonewall Fund, a not-for-profit that helps LGBTQ youth when they lose the support of their families.
Rick Russo is currently Dean of Extension at University of California, Berkeley and has been in the position since July 2021. Previously, he was Dean of Summer Sessions, Study Abroad & Lifelong Learning before stepping into the role of Associate Vice Chancellor of Undergraduate Education at University of California, Berkeley. Prior, he was President at Association of University Summer Sessions.
Education, Honors and Achievements
Russo holds a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Questrom School of Business, Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Alfred University.
Personal Details and Community Involvement
Rick enjoys travelling to far-off places, trying delicious food and meeting up with friends from around the world. He is the President and co-founder of The Stonewall Fund, a not-for-profit that helps LGBTQ youth when they lose the support of their families.