Rooted deeply in her Mesa, Arizona, upbringing, Elisia Richins is a woman whose life blends entrepreneurship, artistry, leadership, and service. As the oldest of seven children and the mother of three, she has long navigated life with poise, purpose, and a natural drive to uplift those around her.
Over the past decade, Elisia has built a respected real estate company serving the Phoenix Valley. Together with her husband, she also leads a luxury custom home building, design, and large-scale renovation company—ventures that reflect her vision, resilience, and commitment to improving the lives of families in her community. Her academic pursuits include degrees in music and business science, with a focus in healthcare administration.
Music has been a defining thread in her life. A violinist since age eight, Elisia attended college on a music scholarship and excelled as concertmaster. She now performs with MCO Arizona’s first violin section. Since the organization’s arrival in Arizona in 2009, Elisia has been a devoted member, and from 2011–2022 she served as its volunteer orchestra manager. In 2022 she stepped into the role as Central Orchestra Manager, managing all of MCO’s orchestras nationwide.
Through MCO she has discovered some of her most meaningful experiences—moments that challenged her to grow, strengthened her ability to serve, and connected her with a community united by the power and purpose of music.