Tanya Thompson
Founder & Principal Consultant, Mascary People Advisory
Tanya Thompson is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Mascary People Advisory, a strategic HR and people consulting firm that helps growing organizations build strong people foundations, scalable talent strategies, and healthy workplace cultures.
With extensive executive experience leading People & Talent functions, Tanya has partnered with senior leaders, executives, and boards to align talent strategy with business goals, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and design people practices that support sustainable growth.
Throughout her career, Tanya has led and advised organizations across talent acquisition, leadership development, employee experience, performance management, organizational design, and HR operations. She brings a practical, business-minded approach to people strategy — balancing operational excellence with a strong commitment to building cultures where employees and organizations can thrive.
Tanya specializes in supporting startups, mission-driven organizations, and scaling companies navigating growth, transformation, and operational complexity. Whether building HR infrastructure from the ground up, advising leaders through organizational change, or strengthening talent and leadership practices, her focus is helping organizations create people strategies that are both effective and sustainable.
Areas of Expertise
- Fractional HR & People Leadership
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Design & Effectiveness
- Performance Management
- Employee Experience & Retention
- HR Operations & Infrastructure
- Change Management
My Approach
I believe strong organizations are built through intentional leadership, clear people practices, and cultures that enable both business performance and employee growth. My approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution — meeting organizations where they are while helping them build for where they want to go.
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