Angela Quick, Ed.D., has been named Senior Vice President of the new Solutions unit at RTI International, effective October 1, 2025. The appointment is part of a broader leadership restructuring announced by Tim J. Gabel, President and CEO of RTI.
Quick will oversee the delivery of customized solutions to address complex challenges for clients. She aims to increase collaboration, efficiency, entrepreneurship, and creativity within her team to enhance innovation and long-term value.
Since joining RTI in 2016, Quick has led the Education Practice Area. Her previous roles include deputy chief academic officer for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and interim CEO of NC New Schools. She holds advanced degrees in educational leadership, business administration, and science education.
Reflecting on her early career path, Quick said: “Years ago, I was awarded a full scholarship through the NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship, and this allowed me to afford college and study at Appalachian State University. In exchange, I committed to teaching in NC public schools for four years. Once I began teaching Biology and Chemistry at the high school level, I realized that I wanted to continue my impact at an even greater scale which led me to leadership roles at the school and then district level. I also wanted to learn more about state educational systems, and I served at the state level for five years.”
When discussing her transition into business management roles before joining RTI she stated: “I was in business management in my prior role pre-RTI and believe that at times you get called to serve in roles that match your abilities and what organizations may need. I also value learning and personally need challenges and new topics to learn to keep me motivated and I gain excitement in leading teams to achieve goals.”
Quick described her approach as follows: “I focus on servant leadership and aim to treat others as I would want to be treated. A ‘we before me’ philosophy is also an attribute I want to lead by. I also value authenticity and credit my former high school students with holding me accountable to stay authentic. You cannot be fake with teenagers, and I appreciate that about them.”
Offering advice for those starting their careers she added: “I would remind new career staff that their paths may not be linear and that you will have detours and changes along the way. Take advantage of new opportunities, even if you think you may not have time to lean into the opportunity. Also, learn continuously through formal educational experiences or through self-guided study. Give back; remember who has helped you along the way! You will have mentors, advisors and friends that invest in your journey. Thank them and honor them by giving back to others in the same ways.”
On maintaining motivation Quick explained: “I am naturally curious and have to be continuously learning to stay motived. It can be personal or professional, but I need to challenge myself to gain new knowledge. You may be surprised to know I still focus on biology and reading science journals on the weekends. This is what keeps me going.”
