Conor Shapiro

Conor Shapiro, MPH, is the President and CEO of Health Equity International (HEI). Throughout his 14-year tenure and 22 total years with the organization, Conor has spearheaded the HEI’s transformative growth in both Haiti and the United States.

Under Conor’s leadership, St. Boniface Hospital—HEI’s healthcare facility—has become southern Haiti’s premier referral hospital. Here, Conor has overseen the creation of nearly a dozen state-of-the-art services and facilities, including a spinal cord injury rehabilitation program, a comprehensive surgical program, and the only 24/7 emergency room and neonatal intensive care unit in the region. This critical work has enabled HEI and SBH to mount life-saving responses to urgent public health crises, including Hurricane Matthew (2016), COVID-19 (2020), the devastating earthquake of 2021, and other emergencies. By forging strong partnerships with prominent organizations such as USAID and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Conor has elevated HEI into one of Haiti’s most respected and trusted NGOs.

In 2024 under Conor’s leadership, HEI expanded its mission to the United States by launching a shelter and stabilization program for unhoused migrant families in Massachusetts. This initiative marks a significant milestone in HEI’s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations beyond Haiti.

Conor holds a Master of Public Health degree from Boston University and was recognized with the Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2013 for his dedication to development in Haiti. Earlier in his career, Conor served as Director General of Haiti Operations at St. Boniface Hospital, gaining hands-on experience that continues to shape his strategic vision for global health equity.