Melissa Alvarez

Melissa Alvarez is a candidate for State Executive Committeewoman District 17 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State Senate District 17, Tennessee.

Founder and Executive Director of the Tennessee Hispanic Action Network in TN

Also running: Brittany Orpurt-Hilton, Terri R. Nicholson.

Melissa Alvarez is a Tennessee-based advocate and community leader dedicated to empowering people and fostering inclusivity. As the founder and Executive Director of the Tennessee Hispanic Action Network, she champions gun violence prevention, specifically addressing its disproportionate impact on the Latino community. With a background in social work, she recognized a crucial need for Latino voices in advocacy efforts and created a space for them and their allies. She emphasizes collaboration and community unity, aiming to build bridges among diverse groups. Alvarez is campaigning for the Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committee, striving to advance progressive change and support a Democratic future for the state.