Zinzow Law
Tara Zinzow

Tara Zinzow

Chief Marketing Officer

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tara L. Zinzow serves as Zinzow Law’s Chief Marketing Officer, though she is also our self-appointed Chief Fun Officer. Having worn every single hat at the firm except for “Attorney” and “CEO,” Tara is a firm believer that no job is too small. Whether she’s steering a board meeting or rolling up her sleeves for the most basic task, she’s in it for the team.

As our former CFO, Tara has the unique ability to operate using both sides of her brain, though she is happiest when her creative side is in the driver’s seat. She is a high-energy firecracker—a perfect blend of spicy and sweet—who brings a child-like curiosity and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge to everything she touches. This has admittedly turned her into a bit of a “know-it-all”; if you have a question about anything from corporate structure to the history of a rare botanical, be prepared for a very thorough (and enthusiastic) answer.

Beyond the facts and figures, Tara, an empath, is the firm’s intuitive engine. She has a built-in radar for the people around her and isn’t satisfied until every team member and client is truly thriving, both in business and in life. To Tara, success isn’t just about the bottom line; it’s about the genuine happiness of the people she serves.

A True Renaissance Woman, Tara is a writer, painter, potter, chef, and gardener. This holistic mindset led her to become a Certified Herbalist, and she continues her studies of holistic healing, blending her love for the land with a deep belief in natural health. Her entrepreneurial spirit keeps her busy as an owner in ZinDocs, Zinnarro Enterprises, Z Whispering Winds, Taradiddlez and Tutelage, and ZOffice, as well as serving as a Founder and Executive Director of the Zinzow Law Foundation.

As CMO, Tara translates the firm’s high-level strategies into compelling brand narratives that fuel our growth. While the CEO designs the blueprints, Tara applies her creative vision and diverse business background to ensure those strategies are human, engaging, and effectively executed. She cultivates an environment where our team and our amazing clients, the people out there Building America—can achieve their highest potential.

Raised in the countryside of upstate New York, Tara’s values are rooted in the patriotic traditions her veteran father instilled in her, and the constant thirst for knowledge her mother instilled. Whether she’s thinking “so far outside the quadrilateral parallelogram she can barely see its shadow” or preserving food from her garden, Tara remains a country girl at heart with the business acumen (and the high-octane spirit) to keep Team Z moving forward.

Education

Ph.D., Northeastern University (uncompleted)

Focus: Agricultural Education

M.Ed., M.S., M.A., M.C. 2010, Educational Leadership, George Washington University

Concentrations in Administration, Curriculum Development, Special Education and Counseling.

B.S., 2007, School of Social Sciences, Florida State University

Majors: Sociology and Economics, Minors: Urban and Regional Planning and Geography

Project Management Graduate Certificate, 2006, Boston University

Project Management Professional

1997-2000, Legal Studies, Russell Sage College

Pre-Law, Major: Legal Studies, Minor: Accounting

2021: Certified Herbalist—CLR Academy

H.H.P–Holistic Health Practitioner (in process)—Center for Excellence, CPD

Professional Affiliations

  • National Federation of Paralegal Association (1999-2004)
  • Articles Writer and Instructor NFPA (1999-2004)
  • U.S. Green Building Coalition (2005-2008)
  • National Association of Professional Women (2007-2016)
  • Working Women of Tampa Bay
  • Working Women of Florida

Community Involvement

  • Executive Director & Board Member, Zinzow Law Foundation July 2016-Present
  • Executive Director & Founder, Operation American Patriot August 2006-September 2015
  • University of Florida University Partnership (Curriculum Developer)
  • University of Florida, IFAS Extension
  • Fundraising Coordinator for Greater Pinellas Young Republicans
  • Fundraising Coordinator for St. Petersburg Young Republicans
  • Organizer of fundraising events for county and state candidates
  • Assist Maritime Law Society with Beach rejuvenation and maintenance projects
  • 4-H of Seminole Program Developer
  • 4-H Advisory Committee
  • Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
  • Special Olympics Volunteer
  • Susan Komen Breast Cancer—“Race for the Cure”, Race Day Coordinator
  • Volunteer American Heart Association, First Aid Instructor
  • Volunteer American Red Cross
  • Volunteer Westlake Christian School, website design and copywriter.
  • Private Academic Grant Writer (Various non-profit organizations and individuals)
  • Volunteer Town Park Land Development—Assist with developing new park trail system and picnic areas.
  • Volunteer Salvation Army Food Pantry
  • Volunteer Catholic Charities Soup Kitchen
  • Creative Clay Volunteer and Fundraising coordinator
  • Volunteer Albany Stratton VA Medical Center