Az Big Media will be profiling one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2025 each day leading up to the celebratory dinner on August 21, 2025. Today, Torrie Taj, CEO of Child Crisis Arizona.
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Torrie Taj, CEO, Child Crisis Arizona
Background: Taj is a passionate and dedicated professional with more than 33 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and philanthropy. Known as a change agent, Taj 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.
Source of pride: “Leading Child Crisis Arizona through a transformational period of growth—culminating in the completion of our $25 million Center for Child & Family Wellness—is something I hold with immense pride. This wasn’t just about brick and mortar. It was about reimagining how we care for vulnerable children and families in Arizona, integrating holistic health, trauma-informed services, and culturally responsive care under one roof. Watching our vision become reality—and seeing the lives being changed inside those walls every day—is deeply fulfilling.”
Professional advice: “Don’t wait for permission to lead. Surround yourself with people who challenge and uplift you. Be fiercely committed to your mission but flexible in your path. And always—always—take time to reflect, grow, and care for your own well-being. The nonprofit world can be demanding, but your clarity, resilience, and voice are your superpowers. Use them boldly.”
Surprising fact: “Most people don’t know that I took part in a full Spanish language immersion program in Spain—not just for the adventure, but to better serve our Spanish-speaking staff and clients. It was both humbling and invigorating. I believe leadership means never stopping the work of learning, especially when it brings us closer to the communities we serve.”
Learn more: childcrisisaz.org
Celebratory dinner
The 2025 honorees will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on August 21, 2025, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. Sponsors of the Most Influential Women in Arizona reception and dinner include presenting sponsor Phillips Law Foundation, cover photo shoot sponsor Greenberg Traurig, VIP red carpet sponsor Vertex Education and Legacy Traditional Schools, dessert sponsor Silver Cain, beverage sponsor Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation, 360 photo booth sponsor Clayco, digital sponsor Ganem Companies, fine jewelry sponsor Osborne Jewelers, and special gift sponsor Tarbell’s. Get tickets here.
