She represented the electoral district of Abbotsford-Mission as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party (BC NDP).

In the 2024 British Columbia general election, Alexis was defeated in her bid for reelection by Reann Gasper.

[2][3] She lived in Japan with her family from 1985 to 1990 before moving to Dallas, Texas, teaching English as a second or foreign language during that time.

[3] Prior to politics, she served on several boards and non-profit organizations, including the Mission Chamber of Commerce (vice-president),[1] the Rotary Club of Mission Midday, and the Sunshine Rotary Club, where she also served as president and earned four Paul Harris Fellowships.

[9] She suffered a stroke in September 2021, but recovered with no permanent side effects and resumed her work as MLA the following month.