| Alberta Tinsley-Talabi | |
| State House: | Michigan |
| State: | Michigan |
| District: | 2nd |
| Term Start: | January 1, 2013 |
| Term End: | December 31, 2016 |
| Preceded: | Lisa Howze |
| Succeeded: | Bettie Cook Scott |
| State House2: | Michigan |
| State2: | Michigan |
| District2: | 3rd |
| Term Start2: | January 1, 2011 |
| Term End2: | December 31, 2012 |
| Preceded2: | Bettie Cook Scott |
| Succeeded2: | John Olumba |
| Birth Date: | August 14, 1954 |
| Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Spouse: | Bamidele |
| Children: | Carla |
| Occupation: | Social worker, politician |
| Party: | Democratic |
Alberta Tinsley-Talabi (born August 14, 1954) served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 2,[1] which includes the cities of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park and a portion of Detroit.[2] She was a member of the Detroit City Council from 1993 to 2009 and served as a Wayne County Commissioner from 1987 to 1990.
Tinsley-Talabi was first elected to the State House in 2010 to the 3rd District[3] and re-elected in 2012 to the 2nd District[4] following redistricting.
She has received over 100 National and Local awards received for leadership in the area of Substance Abuse Prevention and Community Service including: United States Office of Drug Czar Presidential Award, National Council on Alcoholism Detroit and Vicinity 2 time award recipient, Scenic America National Award for Beautification State of Michigan House Resolution, and Partnership For a Drug Free Detroit Leadership Award 2 time recipient.[5]