Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Christine Ehrich, CEO for Axis for Autism. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
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Christine Ehrich
CEO
Background: Ehrich tackles Arizona’s long ASD evaluation wait times. Recognized for innovation, she slashes barriers to care, earning accolades like Az Business’ Top Business Leader to Watch. Leveraging more than 20 years’ experience, she pioneers accessible evaluations, ensuring patients receive timely, life-changing therapies. Recognized for leadership, she champions health equity.
Key to success: “I think one of the most important keys to my success is that I believe we are all here for a purpose. I believe we have a choice in how we spend our precious resources of energy and time. We just have to find that purpose. I am a forever learner. I love to learn and solve complex problems. I have had the incredible opportunity to be able to go deep into the autism space to innovate and create solutions that will help thousands of people. Finding something that is purposeful and inspires you to feel passionate about what you are doing is one of the most important keys to success in my opinion.”
Source of pride: “Winning the Mercy Care Innovator Award was truly humbling. When I started the business three years ago, I wanted to bridge the gap in autism evaluations for all, especially the underserved. Families endured year-long waits and our solution cut it to 45-60 days. Mercy Care’s belief in us from day one made this journey possible. They were the first group that we contracted with, and that was when I knew this would be a viable business and solution to help the autism community.”
Surprising fact: “I can read your tarot cards and help you to know your future.”
