Lukens began her career as a student teacher at
Niwot High School in 2015. She worked as a substitute teacher at Steamboat Springs High School in 2016 and joined
Peak to Peak Charter School in 2017. Since 2021, she has worked as a social studies teacher at Steamboat Springs High School. Lukens was elected to the
Colorado House of Representatives in November 2022 and assumed office on January 9, 2023. == References ==