Biography

Name: Lukas Chaves 

Pronouns: he/him

Job Title: Coordinator, Case Management and Disability, Access, and Inclusion 

Job title if you could make your own: Luke the Duke 

In another life, I’m pretty sure I was A professional musician in an orchestra! Music is so important to me. I played the flute at URI as an undergraduate in multiple ensembles.  

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me… Drinking coffee of course! (this happens every morning). After that, I enjoy exercising and spending time with friends and family.  

Name a few of your daily habits:  Wake up, greet my roommate, breakfast, and then I am pretty much ready to start the day! 

What was the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to accomplish your academic goals? Self-acceptance. We are our own worst critics. It was so fascinating to me how much easier things were once I was more compassionate with myself.  

What advice would you give to your past self? Be unapologetically you. There will be people who love you just the way you are.  

What is your favorite part about your job? Getting to know all of you! I love supporting students on their journey towards academic success