Biography
Dynamic and Strategic. Torrie Taj is a passionate and dedicated professional with more than 33 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and philanthropy. Known as a change agent, Torrie is a heartfelt leader who loves to create big visions for the future while embracing a theory of abundance. Her energy is contagious and attracts the best talent of individuals who want to make a difference today and for the next generation.
As CEO at Child Crisis Arizona, Torrie provides support and leadership to her team to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect, creating safe kids and strong families. Torrie started her career as a volunteer in 1991 and worked her way up, overseeing a variety of human-service programs and departments before being recruited to lead Child Crisis Arizona in 2015.
Torrie, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) since 2007, has been a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater AZ Chapter for 28 years. She served as Board President in 2016 during her 11-year Board term and on several committees, volunteers as a mentor in the Professional Mentor Program, attended numerous events, and was the proud recipient of the 2015 “Outstanding Fundraising Executive” award on National Philanthropy Day.
Torrie encourages her staff to give back through volunteer work in the community. Leading by example, she enthusiastically served as Board Chair in 2022/2023 for AZ Impact for Good, serves on the Governor’s Council on Child Safety & Family Empowerment, volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters and taught for more than a decade to undergrad students at ASU, her alma mater … Go Devils!
As a Certified Executive Coach, she takes on a limited number of clients and currently serves as Board President of a regional chapter of the International Coaching Federation. Torrie also recently completed her 17-week coursework and training with the University of Arizona and is an Associate Master Gardener.
Her WHY is to mentor, motivate, and inspire incredible people who collectively work together so that our community is a better place for everyone. For fun, Torrie loves spending time with her three children, gardening, and traveling! Her determination and love for humankind drive her to achieve extraordinary results. Her life is filled with gratitude, optimism, and lifelong learning which keep her inspired and moving forward.