Robert S. Tapia was born in Mexico City and immigrated to the United States in 1960. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. After his military service, he ...ver maisRobert S. Tapia was born in Mexico City and immigrated to the United States in 1960. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. After his military service, he continued his education and obtained a PhD in Philosophy. Dr. Tapia and his wife, Laura, have two daughters and live in Chicago, Illinois.ver menos