Kristina Ewing, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & WELLBEING leads health and wellbeing strategy for Andersen Construction, overseeing the company’s self-funded benefits programs with a focus on sustainability and access to care.

She is a strong advocate for recovery-friendly workplaces, believing mental wellbeing must be integrated into workplace design through reduced stigma, clear policies, and practical support. Her work centers on building systems that recognize the realities employees face and support both individual recovery and organizational strength.

Brett Lovins is the founder of Sober Curious Consulting and a leading voice on Recovery Friendly Workplaces. A person in long-term recovery since 2013, he spent over a decade at Cisco Systems, where he launched the Employee Resource Group: Sober Curious at Cisco, helped reshape how their large corporate events were planned, and built resources that made it easier for employees to get for help.

Today, Brett partners with HR leaders, safety teams, and business owners to assess risk, train managers, and implement practical Recovery Friendly strategies that improve retention, performance, and job-site safety. He’s a CFAA-HR certified facilitator in Addiction Awareness for HR and Managers, a Crucial Conversations facilitator, Dare to Lead™ trained, and a Certified Recovery Coach (CCAR). Brett serves on the Board of Directors for Recovery Beyond and hosts the podcast Addiction & Recovery Conversations, where he spotlights real stories and works to normalize conversations about substance use disorder.

Terry Leckron-Myers is a seasoned executive leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic innovation and operational excellence across the nonprofit and social services sectors. She is known for building high-performing teams, forging cross-sector partnerships, and leading transformative initiatives that advance equity, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform.

As Senior Director of Peer Delivered Services at the Peer Company, Terry oversees 45 diverse programs and leads a multidisciplinary team with a focus on performance accountability, contract compliance, and data integrity. Her leadership is rooted in trauma-informed, peer-delivered care and a commitment to progressive, community-based solutions.

Terry has successfully aligned complex funding streams, strengthened stakeholder relationships, and directed large-scale service coordination efforts. Her executive acumen was further demonstrated at Bridges to Change, where she led a team of 70 and collaborated with county and healthcare partners to streamline operations and improve outcomes.

Brett Lovins is the founder of Sober Curious Consulting and a leading voice on Recovery Friendly Workplaces. A person in long-term recovery since 2013, he spent over a decade at Cisco Systems, where he launched the Employee Resource Group: Sober Curious at Cisco, helped reshape how their large corporate events were planned, and built resources that made it easier for employees to get for help.

Today, Brett partners with HR leaders, safety teams, and business owners to assess risk, train managers, and implement practical Recovery Friendly strategies that improve retention, performance, and job-site safety. He’s a CFAA-HR certified facilitator in Addiction Awareness for HR and Managers, a Crucial Conversations facilitator, Dare to Lead™ trained, and a Certified Recovery Coach (CCAR). Brett serves on the Board of Directors for Recovery Beyond and hosts the podcast Addiction & Recovery Conversations, where he spotlights real stories and works to normalize conversations about substance use disorder.

Claire Bryant, Senior Program Manager III, Workplace Safety Programs, National Safety Council

As the Assistant Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Centers for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health, David Shapiro leads Health Links® and the Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative™, two nationally recognized programs helping 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 such as 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 power of healthy workplaces to transform lives.