Meet Our Staff
Full Time Staff
Elisa Oliver
Director
She/Ella
Email: eoliver@wcupa.edu
Elisa Oliver serves as the Director of the Dowdy Multicultural Center. Elisa is originally
from Miami, Florida, and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in education policy,
planning, and administration with a focus on higher education at West Chester University.
Elisa earned her bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Sciences (2009), and her master’s
degree in Higher Education Student Affairs (2011) from Florida State University. Elisa
joined Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. (LTA) in the spring of 2006, and had
the honor of serving as the LTA National President from 2018-2020. She is passionate
about cultivating community and developing strong leaders. Elisa enjoys music, dancing,
traveling, and serving the community.
Chyna Hart
Associate Director
Email: chart@wcupa.edu
Raekwon Bates
Assistant Director
He/Him
Email: rbates@wcupa.edu
Raekwon Bates serves as the Assistant Director for the Dowdy Multicultural Center. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, he graduated from Cheyney University, the first HBCU, in 2022. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs (HEPSA). Raekwon is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
Angela Garrett
Administrative Assistant
Email: agarrett@wcupa.edu