Assistant Director of Programs and Partnerships
Health Links® (Center for Health, Work & Environment - Colorado School of Public Health)
Aurora, Colorado
David Shapiro is the Assistant Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Centers for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health. He leads Health Links® and the Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative®, two nationally recognized programs that help employers implement Total Worker Health® strategies and enhance workplace mental health, safety, and well-being. David is a seasoned advisor to public health and business leaders, providing technical assistance to over 250 employers across high-risk industries and underserved communities each year.
David Shapiro is a highly respected figure in the field of workplace-supported recovery. He co-chairs the Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace™ Employer Workgroup and played a pivotal role in securing the passage of Colorado SB24-048, which established the state's Recovery Friendly Workplace certification. His expertise in employer-driven behavioral health innovation has been shared at prestigious platforms, including the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and other national forums.
David holds a Certificate in Total Worker Health® and will complete a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in Leadership and Public Health Practice at the Colorado School of Public Health in Spring 2026. His current research explores how workplace characteristics such as job autonomy and organizational support influence well-being, job satisfaction, and retention among employees in recovery from substance use disorder. He brings a collaborative spirit, grounded expertise, and a deep belief in the transformative power of healthy workplaces.
Monday, April 27, 2026
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM MDT