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Tanya (TAN-ya) Frey, J.D.

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Chief Executive Officer at Terra Firma Consulting LLC
📍 Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Tanya Frey is the Founder and CEO of Terra Firma Consulting, a Black woman-owned firm in Memphis that strengthens nonprofits through executive search and organizational development. An attorney with over two decades of experience in fundraising and HR, she specializes in leadership transitions and building high-performing, mission-aligned teams. People who have worked with her describe her as knowledgeable, energetic, and a true partner.

Outside of her professional life, Tanya is a mom and a self-described "Long-Suffering Razorback Fan," an interest tied to her alma mater, the University of Arkansas. She is also actively involved in her community, supporting local arts and culture.

She once humorously answered a question about her business challenges by stating, "Im real good at getting in everybodys sh*t. Just ask my kids."

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Priorities

Topics Tanya cares about

Nonprofit Leadership
Her firm is dedicated to helping nonprofit boards and CEOs find the right leaders to build high-performing teams rooted in clarity, trust, and mission alignment.
Executive Recruiting
She believes that the "right leader can change everything" and emphasizes the importance of relationships and cultural fit when recruiting C-suite talent for nonprofits.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Terra Firma Consulting LLC
9-2024 - 12-2024
Professional development
Career Break
8-2021 - 9-2024
Vice President, Midsouth Territory
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC
1-2021 - 8-2021
Fellow, Transformation Office
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC
6-2017 - 12-2020
Senior Director, Legal
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC
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Media appearances

Tanya Frey – Founder and CEO, Terra Firma Consulting, LLC (Board Member). Featured in Slingshot Memphis
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Education
2002 - 2005
J.D
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Hendrix College
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