​Each year, the Construction Institute honors one woman and one man within the AEC/O industry for their contributions as role models who mentor and support women and others in the industry and whose personal dedication improves the industry. 

Congratulations to the 2025 Champions of Change!

Melissa Sheffy

President 

Network Interiors, Inc.

Matthew Tomaszewski

Vice Provost, Space Programming & Planning

Princeton University

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Women Who Build Summit, the Construction Institute is also honoring the 2 member companies who signed the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge.

GIlbane Building Company

Turner Construction Company

Tim Kostuk

Vice President

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Uma Ramanathan

Principal & Leader

Shepley Bulfinch

Francis (Frank) X. Hayes

President

BOND Building Construction

Lisa Clauson

Director of Strategic Partnerships

North Atlantic States Carpenters Labor Management Program, Central and Western MA

Judy Nitsch

Founding Principal, retired

Nitsch Engineering

Michael Schrier

Director of Design and STEM Projects

University of CT Planning Architecture

2021 Champions

Anthony Gaglio, Sr.

Founder and President

Viking Construction, Inc.

Rachel Palisin

Director and Owner

Hoffmann Architects, Inc.

2020 Champions

Mark Adams

Director, Capital Project Management

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Carolyn Stanworth

President and CEO

BL Companies

2019 Champions

Laura A. Cruickshank, FAIA

Associate Vice President, Master Planner & Chief Architect

University of Connecticut

James Kodman

Associate Director Facilities Engineering & Construction

Pratt & Whitney