Garnet E. Birch, Ph.D.
Chancellor of the University

Dr. Garnet E. Birch has over forty years' experience in higher education in multiethnic and multicultural settings. He also has vast experience in both traditional and non-traditional, adult and continuing education. Holding a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Arizona and an MA in Asian Studies and History from the University of Hawaii, Dr. Birch is the former Vice-Chancellor of National University's Los Angeles campus and Dean of Curriculum and Standards at the San Diego Campus. Following his work with National University, he went on to become the Director of the Los Angeles Center of United States International University. Dr. Birch was the third President of Anaheim University and currently serves as Chancellor.

William Hartley, Ph.D.
President

Dr. William Hartley is President and Chief Executive Officer of Anaheim University. He is responsible for the oversight of all operations of the institution including all administrative and financial operations, student and alumni services, business development, governance and compliance. He is also involved in the oversight of academic programs where they relate to his area of expertise. Dr. Hartley's background is a combination of education, private sector work, teaching and consulting. He is a Professor of Business holding a bachelors degree, three master degrees, and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, University of California at Berkeley and University of Wisconsin respectively, Dr. Hartley has had a variety of jobs from administrative manager of the R&D division of a Fortune 500 company to the executive training program of Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan, as well as owning and operating his own private business and an art gallery for a period of 12 years. In addition to many years teaching at the undergraduate level, Dr. Hartley has taught in MBA programs for 18 years at both Niagara University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and spent several years teaching for the State University of New York system where he held numerous academic positions. In the area of consulting, Dr. Hartley has worked primarily in management development and in strategic management consulting activities.

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David Nunan, Ph.D.
VP, Academic Affairs
Dean, Graduate School of Education

David Nunan, currently serves as Vice-President for Academic Affairs for Anaheim University, and is the founding Dean of the Graduate School of Education. Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Nunan's role is to oversee the quality of academic programs being offered by Anaheim University. Dr. Nunan is a world-renowned linguist and best-selling author of English Language Teaching textbooks for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, and Cengage Learning. His ELT textbook series "Go For It" is said to be the largest selling textbook series in the world with total sales exceeding 300 million. In 2000, David Nunan served as President of TESOL, the world's largest language teaching association, and was the first person to serve as President from outside North America. David Nunan formerly served as Chair and Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong and has been involved in the teaching of graduate programs for such prestigious institutions as Columbia University, the University of Hawaii, Monterey Institute for International Studies, and many more. In 2002 Dr. Nunan received a congressional citation from the United States House of Representatives for his services to English language education through his pioneering work in online education through Anaheim University. In 2003 he was ranked the 7th most influential Australian in Asia by Business Review Weekly, and in 2005 he was named one of the top "50 Australians who Matter". In November 2006 Dr. Nunan was awarded the Convocation medal for outstanding achievement and contribution internationally to the profession of Teaching English as a second language, from Flinders University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Education and Linguistics. In December 2006 David Nunan was invited by the Australian Prime Minister to attend the Advance Leading 100 Global Australians Summit in Sydney, Australia.

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Clive L. Grafton, Ed.D.
Chair of the Board of Advisors

Dr. Clive L. Grafton, Chair of the Board of Advisors, brings over forty years of experience in higher education administration and consulting to Anaheim University. Dr. Grafton began his career with the United States Air Force in 1950 and is a former Associate Dean of the School of Education and Chair of the Department of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Southern California (USC) where he also received his Doctorate in Education and Master of Science Degree in Management. In addition to his 23 years at USC, Dr. Grafton was Vice-Provost at Chapman University as well as an advisor to the Organizing Committee of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Dr. Grafton has also served as Anaheim University's founding Chancellor and second President.

Andrew Honeycutt, DBA
Dean, Akio Morita School of Business

Dr. Andrew E. Honeycutt, Dean of the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business, is the recipient of the Doctor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Harvard University and the Masters in Business Administration degree in Organizational Behavior from Boston University. Dr. Honeycutt has served as Dean of the College of Business and Technology of Argosy University Atlanta, Vice Chairman of Edgenics, Inc. and Senior Partner of the Center for Collaborative Learning and Coaching. As a business professor and school of business administrator, he has been instrumental in the development of cooperative relationships with major companies - Colgate Palmolive, Dupont, Gulfstream Corporation, Savannah Foods, Simmons First National Bank, SC Johnson Wax, and others. His much utilized business expertise is evidenced by his service on business and governmental advisory boards and boards of directors. He has also served on the advisory boards of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (Small Business Strategic Planning), the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (Entrepreneurship Education) and the National Board of Directors of SCORE.

Rod Ellis, Ph.D.
Chair, Graduate School of Education

Professor Rod Ellis is Chair of the Graduate School of Education and TESOL specialist at Anaheim University. Professor Ellis, a renowned linguist, received his Doctorate from the University of London and his Master of Education from the University of Bristol. A former professor of Temple University, both in Japan and the US, Prof. Ellis has taught in numerous positions in England, Japan, the US, Zambia and New Zealand. Prof. Ellis, who is an expert in the field of Second Language Acquisition, also serves as the Director of the Institute of Language Teaching and Learning at the University of Auckland. An acclaimed author of numerous student and teacher-training textbooks for Longman and Oxford University Press, Prof. Ellis's textbooks on Second Language Acquisition and Grammar are core textbooks in TESOL and Linguistics programs around the world.

Yukuo Takenaka, CPA
Executive Strategy Advisor

Yukuo Takenaka is an Executive Strategy Advisor for Anaheim University and is Chairman, CEO and President of the Takenaka Partners Group. Prior to forming The Takenaka Partners Group in 1989, he was a partner and National Director of KPMG Peat Marwicks Japanese practice. He also served as Chairman of the Project Japan for the parent company, KPMG. A graduate of the University of Utah, Mr. Takenaka is recognized for his expertise in cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions. On both sides of the Pacific, he serves as senior advisor to companies in a wide range of industries including high technology, electronics, manufacturing, financial services and real estate. He is the author of the Japanese best seller, Merger and Acquisition Strategy.

David R. Bracey,
Managing Director of Development

As Managing Director of Development, David Bracey works to promote the University's programs worldwide and to ensure that students of Anaheim University receive quality care and attention. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario majoring in Psychology, Mr. Bracey has 15 years of experience working in Japan and has held various administrative positions at Anaheim University including Director of Student Services since the University's founding in 1996.

Valda Judd, MS
Administrative Director

Valda Judd began her career as a journalist in England. After relocating to the United States, she earned her Master of Science in Education from California State University, Fullerton, and taught ESL. Ms. Judd has served Anaheim University in various roles including Director of Student Services and in her current position as Administrative Director in charge of overseeing the University's state approval and accreditation process.

John Lowe
International Development Officer

John Lowe is International Development Officer for Anaheim University and is responsible for creating development and expansion opportunities internationally. He has worked as the Director of ELT for International Thomson Publishing Asia and has taught in Switzerland, Libya, Bulgaria, and Japan. Immediately before joining ITP Asia, he was Director of International Centers in Tokyo, and an English Language examiner for the United Nations. He graduated from the University of Kent at Canterbury with A BA Honours degree in English and Classical Literature.

Christine Komaki
Director of Accounting Operations

Holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, Christine Komaki is the Director of Accounting Operations at Anaheim University.  Ms. Komaki's administrative experience as director of numerous private academic institutions encompassing budget and time management, administrative, research, communication, public relations, and counseling skills, is invaluable in her role at Anaheim university.

Darrell Nelson
International Liaison Office Director

An Honors graduate of Oxford University, Darrell Nelson serves Anaheim University as its International Liaison Office Director in Tokyo. A former Brand Manager for GlaxoSmitKline and Program Coordinator for the Narita Educational Foundation, Darrell brings international experience in research, educational development, public relations and marketing to the institution.

Marcy Komae-Binuya, MA
Registrar/Student Services and Admissions Coordinator

Holding a Master and Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Stanford University, Marcy Komae-Binuya is Registrar/Student Services and Admissions Coordinator for Anaheim University.  Marcy has held various administrative positions in both academic and business settings, and has experience as an elementary/middle school teacher and high school choir director.  

Leona Owens
Web & Video Content Editor

Leona Owens is Web and Video Content Manager for Anaheim University.  Holding a B.A. in Radio & Television from the University of La Verne (Magna Cum Laude), Ms. Owens has more than 15 years of experience as a Creative Arts Director, Media Arts / Computer Instructor, Supervising Editor and Videographer and is a California State Collegiate Award winner in Broadcast Journalism.  Leona is responsible for video content creation and website maintenance at Anaheim University.