Gregory K. Tanaka, Ph.D. and MBA, possesses a wealth of interdisciplinary knowledge and experience spanning education, business, finance, law, culture, social sciences, and more. As the Chief Research Officer for Project SPICES, a writer, and an adjunct instructor, he brings a unique blend of expertise to his roles.

Dr. Tanaka holds two Ph.D. degrees in Anthropology and Education from UCLA, an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Juris Doctorate law degree from Georgetown University, a BA in Psychology from Williams College, and an MAT in K-6 teaching. Throughout his career, he has actively engaged in diverse interdisciplinary experiences. His journey has included roles as a Harvard administrator, providing him valuable insights into the academic world. He also immersed himself in the community by living and teaching in an elementary school in a Mexican-American barrio, gaining a profound perspective on education and community dynamics. In addition, he honed his legal expertise as an Appeals Chief in the Hawaii State Office of the Public Defender.

Dr. Tanaka’s journey further led him to serve as Acting Dean of the University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law and as a Visiting Associate Professor at UCLA, where he made significant contributions to students’ academic growth.

From 2011 to 2014, he served as the President of the Council on Anthropology and Education, highlighting his dedication to advancing knowledge at the intersection of these fields. More recently, he was the Executive Director at a small nonprofit organization, focusing on serving Pacific Islander teens and immigrants in East Palo Alto, CA, underscoring his commitment to community engagement.

Currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Gregory K. Tanaka has an impressive portfolio of more than 70 publications. His recent book not only predicts the potential breakdown of democracy and capitalism in the United States but also outlines a visionary blueprint for revitalizing the country’s social infrastructure through nationwide community-based education.

Before Project SPICES, Dr. Gregory Tanaka held numerous high caliber positions. In the State of Hawaii, he was the Cable Television Administrator (negotiated $2 billion franchise renewal), President of the International Saving and Loan, Deputy Public Defender and Appeals Chief, and Associate Dean at the University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law. On the mainland, he served as the Chief Diversity Officer/Assistant to the President as well as the Associate Dean and Director of Minority Student Services (Loyola Marymount University). Further he was a Professor and Visiting Professor at various universities. He is the creator of INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION.