Dowdy Multicultural Center

Undocumented Student Advocate Directory 
This is a list of staff and faculty at West Chester University from different parts of the university who are committed to supporting undocumented students through their WCU journey.  Please reach out if you have questions related to the areas mentioned below.  
 
Denice Velez (she/ella) 
Associate Director, Dowdy Multicultural Center 
DVelez@wcupa.edu 
Reach out if you have questions about: Getting connected with other undocumented students, General Questions of who and where to go for support.
Biography Link: HERE
 
Stephen Castañeda (he/him/his) 
Assistant Director of Admissions 
scastaneda@wcupa.edu 
Reach out if you have questions about: Admissions, In-state tuition 
Biography Link: HERE 
 
Tori Nuccio (she/her/hers)  
Deputy Director, Financial Aid 
TNuccion@wcupa.edu 
Reach out if you have questions about: Financial Aid 
 
Dr. Linda S. Stevenson  
Professor, Political Science 
LStevenson@wcupa.edu 
Reach out if you have questions about: Navigating courses 
Biography Link: HERE

• WCU Scholarships
• Undocumented Students Friendly Scholarships
  • see WCU Scholarships (above)
  • Immigrants Rising: https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/list-of-scholarships-and-fellowships/
  • My Undocumented Life: https://mydocumentedlife.org/
  •  
• Bayard Rustin Book Scholarship
• FDS Book Scholarship
• LASO Scholarship