Meet Wendy Stanfill
Founder & Executive Director, Code Blueprint
Wendy Stanfill is a certified building safety inspector, fire inspector, and nonprofit founder whose life story is rooted in resilience, determination, and service. Born in Spokane and raised in Vancouver, Washington, Wendy’s early years were marked by challenges that forced her to grow quickly. She became a mother at 16, faced instability, and eventually made the courageous decision to rebuild her life from the ground up.
Her turning point came in Pahrump, Nevada, where she walked eight miles each way to interviews and appointments — refusing to let circumstances define her future. That determination led her to the EPA Brownfields Environmental Program, where she received the training that launched her career in building safety.
Over the next decade, Wendy became a respected inspector across Nevada and Arizona, earning multiple ICC certifications and serving as a Special Inspector, Fire Marshal Inspector, and Manufactured Housing Inspector. Her work protected communities, strengthened safety standards, and earned her national recognition — including induction into the Library of Congress as a Woman of Distinction.
Today, Wendy is the Founder and Executive Director of Code Blueprint, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding workforce access, safety education, and career pathways for underserved communities — especially women entering male‑dominated fields. Her mission is simple:
Give people the tools, training, and confidence to build a life they’re proud of.
Wendy continues to inspect buildings, speak at conferences, and mentor the next generation of inspectors. Her story is proof that with the right support, anyone can rise, rebuild, and lead.
“I don’t cut corners. I don’t walk away from people who are trying. I show up — because someone once showed up for me.”
Wendy
