Florida Alliance Names Three to Board

The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking has appointed Ignacio M. Alvarez, Yesenia Sanchez and Stephen K. Talpins to its board of directors.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in People

The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking has added three appointees to its board of directors, announced by executive director Erin Collins. The appointments were made by Florida House of Representatives Speaker Danny Perez.

Why it matters

The board additions bring investigative, corporate and prosecutorial experience to the state's anti-trafficking effort across Florida. The appointees' backgrounds span law enforcement, healthcare business and state prosecution.

Alvarez brings 25 years of experience leading complex and sensitive investigations, while Talpins has delivered more than 200 presentations as a prosecutor. Sanchez has been with Cigna since 2005 and serves as market president for its South Florida and Caribbean markets.

The players

Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking

A Florida nonprofit organization working to combat human trafficking across the state through coordination, prevention and victim services.

Erin Collins

Executive director of the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking who announced the board appointments.

Danny Perez

Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives who appointed the three new board members.

The details

Ignacio M. Alvarez, founder and managing partner of the ALGO Law Firm and a retired Miami-Dade Police Department major, has trained officers across Central America with the U.S. Department of State. Stephen K. Talpins, Chief Assistant State Attorney for Miami-Dade County, was selected as a 2021 National Institute of Justice LEADS Scholar.

2005 - Yesenia Sanchez joins Cigna.
2021 - Stephen K. Talpins is selected as a National Institute of Justice LEADS Scholar.
November 2, 2026 - Board appointments are publicly announced.

Industry Context

Talpins' 2021 selection as a National Institute of Justice LEADS Scholar, a fellowship tied to federal justice research, adds a research credential to his prosecutorial background. His appointment places that expertise alongside investigators and corporate leaders on a statewide anti-trafficking board.

Florida residents interested in anti-trafficking work can follow the alliance's board activity and programs as the new members begin their roles. The appointments add leaders with law enforcement, healthcare business and prosecutorial expertise to the state's coordinated response.

The takeaway

Board appointments that combine investigative, corporate and prosecutorial backgrounds can broaden how a statewide coalition approaches human trafficking. Residents who want to get involved can start by visiting the alliance's official website.