Stephen Shapiro
About Stephen Shapiro
Stephen Shapiro is a Director at EcoHealth Alliance and a Senior Advisor at the Atlantic Council, where he focuses on NATO and European security issues. He has a background in law and politics, and has actively participated in various defense and security initiatives since the early 1980s.
Work at EcoHealth Alliance
Stephen Shapiro has been serving as the Director at EcoHealth Alliance since 2023. In this role, he focuses on advancing the organization's mission to promote global health and conservation through innovative research and partnerships. EcoHealth Alliance is known for its work in addressing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Shapiro holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Columbia Law School, where he studied Legal Studies with a concentration in International Law from 1979 to 1981. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Politics from Brandeis University. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in legal and political frameworks, particularly in international contexts.
Background
Stephen Shapiro has been an active member of Business Executives for National Security since the early 1980s. He has held various leadership roles, including serving as a Board Director at both the Atlantic Council and Business Executives for National Security. His extensive experience includes participation in delegations to NATO member states’ Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs.
Achievements
Shapiro has contributed to significant initiatives, including his work on the Combatant Command Task Force under General Jim Jones at the Atlantic Council. He chaired the Task Force on Domestic Intelligence Reform at BENS and authored the 2015 study 'Domestic Security: Confronting a Changing Threat to Ensure Public Safety and Civil Liberties.' His involvement in the Atlantic Council's Trans-Atlantic Security Initiative and Forward Defense Program highlights his focus on NATO and European security.
Real Estate Involvement
In addition to his work in security and defense, Stephen Shapiro is involved in real estate. He has experience in the development, ownership, and operation of hospitality, commercial, and multi-family projects, primarily located in New York, Florida, and western states. This aspect of his career complements his strategic and leadership skills.