At Arizona State University, she held roles focused on community outreach and sustainable development and has conducted research on the intersection of social and ecological issues.

[2] During her graduate studies, she was recognized by ASU's department of history with the best master's thesis award for her work titled What’s Sown Deep Takes Root: Schoolbook Advice to Girls and the Ideal of Womanhood, 1800 to 1830.

In these roles, she collaborated with ASU faculty, community organizations, and local businesses to address issues around affordable housing, sustainable urban development, and the social determinants of health.

[3] In 2020 and again in 2022, the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter honored her as a "Climate Hero" for her contributions to environmental initiatives in Arizona.

[8] Kuby advocated for environmental action, housing as a human right, and access to abortion, while Holzapfel emphasized fiscal restraint, border security, and support for school choice.

[8] The debate highlighted sharp contrasts in their views on tax policy, public education funding, and Proposition 139 on abortion access.

[1] She has resided in Tempe, Arizona, for over 34 years with her husband, Mike, who is a professor at ASU's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning.