Christina P. Tapia, Ph.D.
Dr. Christina Tapia is a dedicated economist with nearly a decade of experience testifying and consulting in the areas of personal injury, employment, medical malpractice, wrongful death, wage and hour, and related matters. In founding Northwest Economics (NW Economics), Dr. Tapia brings together her passion for economics and her enthusiasm for tackling real-world problems using the tools and principles of economics.
With an extensive academic and professional background, Dr. Tapia is uniquely positioned to convey economic concepts with clarity and enthusiasm. Since 1997, she has taught students ranging from junior high to executive MBA candidates and she continues to teach as a Senior Adjunct Professor in Seattle University’s Albers School of Business. At the University of Washington, Dr. Tapia has taught in the Foster School of Business and is currently a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Economics. As an economist, she has been retained as an expert in over two hundred cases by attorneys in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Hawaii, Colorado, Arizona, California, Ohio, and Texas, in both state and federal cases.
Dr. Tapia has served as a mentor in the University of Washington Department of Economics Undergraduate Mentorship Program since 2011 and founded the UW Women in Economics group. She is also a member of the American Economic Association, the National Association of Forensic Economics, and the American Academy of Economic and Financial Experts.
Dr. Tapia enjoys spending time with family, running, traveling, teaching, learning, and developing her skills as a novice beekeeper. She is the daughter of Spartan immigrants and has grown up in the Pacific Northwest.
Marco Tapia
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
With over ten years’ experience in IT Systems Administration, large-scale data center operations, and overall IT project management, Marco is the Director of Operations for NW Economics and is in charge of data security and administering computer network systems.
Marco is also a former US Navy Submariner and is a native of Bend, Oregon. In his free time he enjoys sailing, diving, and is a part-time beekeeper.
Katherine Dikeakos
RESEARCH ANALYST
Katherine was born and raised in Seattle and is a proud University of Washington Husky, graduating from the Foster School of Business. Working as a Research Analyst with NW Economics, she combines her skills in thoughtful problem-solving, accurate analysis, and clear communication.
In her spare time, Katherine enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and cheering on Seattle's sports teams.
