BUILT TOGETHER: CfC 2026 SPRING FUNDRAISER
Tonight we gather to connect, reflect, and invest in spaces that expand access to health care, education, and economic opportunity. Thank you for joining us for dinner, drinks, and interactive experiences designed to bring our work to life.
We look forward to sharing stories from the field, introducing you to fellow change-makers, and showing how Construction for Change partners with local organizations to design facilities that stand the test of time.
Tonight we build what’s next together.
About CfC
Construction for Change (CfC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building essential infrastructure that empowers communities around the world creating an impact Bigger Than Buildings.
Through partnerships, sustainable practices, and a commitment to local empowerment, CfC goes beyond construction to foster long-term growth, resilience, and opportunity.
By working with local leaders and prioritizing community engagement, CfC ensures that its projects are tailored to meet real needs and inspire meaningful change.
Sponsors
Speakers
Mike McEvoy
Executive Director, Construction for Change
Co-founder, Construction for Change
Mike co-founded Construction for Change in 2007 after graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in Construction Management — believing buildings are critical hubs of health, educational and financial wellness from which ripples of goodness extend throughout a community.
For the past 19 years, Mike has built teams outside of CfC to enable the holistic health and development of college students, via church, education and other mission-driven organizations. From Alabama to Southern California to his recent return back home to Seattle, Mike has a passion for the development and empowerment of others and has always desired to be on the front lines of positive social change.
Returning to CfC, he is energized by the values that CfC currently holds, with a solid foundation and model for positive global impact. Mike also finds passion in building a better world through the joy of his marriage to his wife Rachel and his three wonderful girls Mira, Kyrie, and Jojo.
Payton McGriff
Founder | S H E
Partner, Construction for Change
Payton McGriff is the Founder of Style Her Empowered (SHE), a nonprofit removing barriers to education for girls and creating dignified jobs for women in Togo, West Africa. Since its founding in 2017, SHE has provided over 13,000 education sponsorships for girls across rural Togo. Every girl sponsored by the SHE program receives a new School Uniforms That Grow, full tuition scholarships, reusable menstrual care, and year-round tutoring from their local team.
SHE also employs 43 women in Togo in their zero-waste school uniform production center, where women are guaranteed living wages, free on-site childcare, and paid time dedicated to literacy and financial management education, creating a holistic model of empowerment. In 2022, SHE launched Changemakers Uniforms, to power their work in Togo and make their sustainable and ethical school uniforms available for girls around the world.
In 2024, Payton was named a Top 5 CNN Hero for her work empowering girls and women. Payton’s story has inspired many, earning her recognition as a Nasdaq Milestone Maker and Idaho Woman of the Year. Through her innovative approach to education and women’s empowerment, Payton is building a world where girls and women don’t just survive, they flourish.
Anthony Muchiri
Regional Director – Africa & Asia,
Construction for Change
Anthony is the Regional Director of Africa and Asia. He was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Before CfC, Anthony worked as a Contracts Officer at the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). He was tasked with ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of infrastructure and procurement projects in Kenya, Seychelles, Mauritius, Tanzania, and Somalia.
Anthony is a project manager and quantity surveyor with 10+ years of experience in infrastructure and international development. He is also skilled in contract management, and monitoring and implementation of projects.
Judy Musisia
Project Manager, East Africa
Judy is a construction project manager from Nairobi with a degree in construction management. As part of the CfC team, Judy handles site and field-based management.
She is fervent about giving back to the community and creating a positive impact. In the construction industry, she has been able to do so by building structures for the indigent, creating job opportunities for the locals, and training them in on-site work.
Board Chairs
Nelius Wanjohi
Associate, DLA Piper
Board Co-Chair, Construction for Change
Nelius Wanjohi is a dynamic Projects, Energy, and Infrastructure lawyer and strategic advisor with a strong focus on infrastructure, energy, and corporate transactions, combining legal expertise with practical industry experience.
She advises on local, regional, and international transactions across the full lifecycle of infrastructure and energy projects, including renewable energy, public-private partnerships (PPPs), construction contracts, public procurement, and government contracting.
In addition, Nelius has a background in capital markets, M&A, and corporate transactions, having advised on complex corporate restructurings, private equity investments, equity and debt offerings, and multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions. She has expertise in project structuring, legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documentation, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
Nelius holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, where she was awarded the Clara Belfield and Henry Bates Fellowship, the Darrow Scholarship, the Aga Khan International Scholarship, and recognized as a 1L LCLD Scholar. She is also a First Class Honours graduate in Quantity Surveying from the Technical University of Kenya and has been admitted to the New York State Bar.
Bryce Winzen
CEO & Founder, Winzen Build Advising
Board Co-Chair, Construction for Change
With more than 20 years in the construction industry, Bryce has managed projects ranging from $500k to $70M, including celebrity estates, luxury hotels, apartment communities, and a wellness resort. As the founder of Winzen Build Advising, he serves as an Owner’s Representative for clients locally, nationally and internationally, guiding projects from conception to completion.
Bryce leverages his expertise, industry relationships, and commitment to clients to manage architects, builders, budgets, timelines, and every detail in between, ensuring each project is executed seamlessly and to the highest standard.
Join our mission and give communities in need a foundation to thrive — social infrastructure that is much bigger than the buildings we create.
At Construction for Change, we help non-profits and other organizations ensure the successful completion of social infrastructure projects around the world.
Our global partnerships with some of the top engineering, architectural and construction firms contribute to CfC’s cause, donating time and expertise in areas that lack access to basic necessities, such as healthcare, education, shelter, and food.
To aid in building economic independence, we employ local workers and regional experts who have relevant knowledge and can inspire the community. We are a team of embedded advocates who remove roadblocks to ensure equality with a focus on long-term impact.
Together, we are empowering women and girls, advancing equity, and building resilient, thriving communities around the world.
Every dollar strengthens CfC’s ability to build critical infrastructure and transform communities.
Empower Communities. Transform Lives. Advance Equity.