Despite the great difference between the Egyptian and American cultures, she was able to both commit to the Egyptian traditions and assimilate into the U.S. society until she became a mayor. She worked at a hotel, and after becoming a mother she worked at schools. That was a game changer for Alexander-Basta because that is when members of her local community asked her to run for a seat in the town council. Alexander-Basta won a seat and then was nominated to replace the major who had not finished his term. In March 2021, the multi-ethinc advisory board headed by Congressman Danny Davis of Illinois as one of the 20 Global Woman of Excellence for 2021.
