Meghan Lukens Explained

Meghan Lukens
State House:Colorado
District:26th
Term Start:January 9, 2023
Predecessor:Dylan Roberts
Education:University of Colorado, Boulder (BA)
University of Colorado
Denver
(MA)
Birth Place:Steamboat Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Party:Democratic

Meghan Lukens is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 26th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.

Early life and education

Born and raised in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Lukens graduated from Steamboat Springs High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Master of Arts in educational leadership from the University of Colorado Denver.[1]

Career

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.[2] [3] Lukens was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in November 2022 and assumed office on January 9, 2023.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anderson . Dylan . Steamboat graduate, teacher announces bid for State House seat . 2023-01-12 . www.steamboatpilot.com . 21 October 2021 .
  2. Web site: Anderson . Dylan . UPDATED: Democrat Meghan Lukens wins race for Colorado House District 26, Wolfson concedes . 2023-01-12 . www.steamboatpilot.com . 9 November 2022 .
  3. Web site: Miller . Scott . Meghan Lukens in her own words: House District 26 candidate spurred to run by interest in education . 2023-01-12 . www.vaildaily.com . 2 October 2022 .
  4. Web site: Meghan Lukens . 2023-01-12 . Ballotpedia .