Mark Basta is the Public Affairs and Policy Advisor for Coptic Solidarity. He was born and raised in Egypt, and he moved to the United States in 2017 with his family. Through his lived experience, Mark focuses on advocating for the equality and safety of Coptic people in Egypt through UN and US-focused engagement.

He previously served as an intern for the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable and as a fellow for the House of Representatives IRF Caucus Chair’s office. Mark received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley in 2025, with a focus on political science and public policy.