Jose Lewis Alfaro is a lived experience expert, public speaker, and dedicated activist. His steadfast advocacy centers on spreading awareness on the domestic trafficking of minors, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, males, and highlights the importance and need for systemic change to prevent trafficking within marginalized communities.

Alfaro collaborates with anti-trafficking organizations from around the world, demonstrating his commitment to combating this pervasive issue. Currently serving on the board of directors for both the Human Trafficking Legal Center and Heal Trafficking, Alfaro plays a crucial role in shaping the initiatives of each organization in their engagement with lived experience experts and their work to eradicate human trafficking. 

Alfaro’s extensive advocacy is featured in several media outlets including publications in Rolling Stone, Lifetime, the Boston Globe, PBS and National Public Radio. His insights and experiences provide a compelling narrative that sheds light on the complexities of human trafficking. 

Alfaro has conducted numerous trainings on human trafficking for law enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the UK Border Force. His involvement encompasses public speaking engagements, insightful lectures, public advocacy efforts, and consultation with attorneys and healthcare professionals.