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Aya Tanaka is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management Communication at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, since 2011. She teaches courses on Commerce & Culture and Business & Society, blending literary analysis with business history.
Education:
- PhD in French/Comparative Literature (2008), Rutgers University
- MA in International Business & Finance (1997), Columbia University
- MA in International Political Economy (1995), American University
- BA in International Relations & French (1994), Mount Holyoke College (magna cum laude)
Research Interests: Focus on rhetorical strategies in 18th-century business prospectuses, early DuPont corporate history, and intersections of business with pre-1800 travel literature and historiography. Explores cultural and literary dimensions of international trade and economic narratives.
Professional Background: Prior to academia, worked as an assistant equity strategist at BBVA Securities (Latin America markets analysis). Held teaching/fellowships at Williams College, Mount Holyoke College, and Rutgers University's Paris campus.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research at Stern, focusing on historical business narratives and their modern implications.
