Cadena Laksis is a Graduate Assistant with the UNLV Ombuds Office and a graduate student in the Couples and Family Therapy program. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from UNLV.

Cadena previously served as an Educational Inclusive Specialist with Project FOCUS in UNLV's College of Education, a program that supports students with intellectual disabilities in their college experience. In this role, she worked alongside students to build confidence and navigate campus life, which has strengthened her commitment to making sure every member of the university community feels heard and supported.

Cadena is especially interested in how people communicate through conflict and how relationships can be repaired. She plans to pursue doctoral study and a career in therapy. She is glad to help members of the UNLV community explore their options and take the next step that is right for them.