Founder and CEO, Nick Shapiro has more than 20 years of crisis management, national security and strategic communications experience in the White House, at the CIA and in the private sector. Shapiro served as the CIA's Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the CIA Director. Shapiro also served in the White House as a National Security Spokesperson for President Obama.
While in the federal government, Shapiro helped lead the Obama Administration's response to the H1N1 Pandemic, the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, the Gulf Oil Spill, the Christmas Day "Underwear Bomber" Terrorist Attack, the Boston Marathon Bombing, the Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, as well as numerous other cyber attacks, data breaches, and natural disasters.
After leaving the U.S. Government in 2015, Shapiro became the Global Head of Crisis Management for Airbnb.
In 2019, Shapiro launched 10th Avenue Consulting LLC which provides confidential strategic counsel to corporate, private sector, nonprofit and celebrity clients who are facing complex and challenging problems.
Nick Shapiro is a Board Member of the international disaster and humanitarian relief organization All Hands And Hearts and is an Adjunct Professor of Crisis Management at Tulane University.
Personal Note: It has been the honor of my life to serve in the CIA. Sadly, too many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their service. If you would like to support them and their families, please consider a donation to the Third Option Foundation.
MasterClass: See the The Art of Intelligence online course Shapiro was asked to create with MasterClass here. The course teaches some of the skills acquired while in the CIA and how those skills can help everyone in their personal and professional lives.
"One of the country's top crisis communications veterans."
POLITICO
"There is none better than Nick Shapiro when it comes to designing and implementing communications strategies during challenging times. His experience, public relations acumen, and deft personal touch are absolutely invaluable."
JOHN BRENNAN
Former Director of the CIA
"Nick Shapiro has quietly guided many of us through America's troubles."
JULIETTE KAYYEM
Harvard Professor, CNN Security Analyst, and Former Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary
"Shapiro is the best crisis manager in the business."
BEN LABOLT
Partner, Bully Pulpit Interactive
"Nick Shapiro is absolutely the kind of pro you want in your foxhole."
JOSH EARNEST
Chief Communications Officer United Airlines and Former White House Press Secretary for President Obama
"Crisis management requires excellent judgement, quick thinking and remaining calm at all times and that’s exactly what you get with Nick Shapiro."
BELINDA JOHNSON
Former Airbnb Chief Operating Officer
"From the White House, to the CIA, to the private sector, there's nobody else who has all of his experience."
DEBBIE MESLOH
Longtime adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris
