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Ray Montes – President

Ray Montes founded Embrace Doubt Foundation with a vision to support student-athletes in their pursuit of higher education. As a former basketball coach and educator, Ray is passionate about mentoring young athletes and providing them with opportunities to succeed both on and off the field. His leadership drives the foundation’s mission, ensuring student-athletes have the resources they need to achieve their dreams.

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Cicily Montes – Vice President

Cicily Montes, a dedicated school nurse and advocate for student success, serves as the Vice President of Embrace Doubt Foundation. With a heart for service and a background in education and healthcare, she plays a vital role in overseeing the foundation’s outreach efforts and scholarship programs, ensuring student-athletes receive the support they need.

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Michelle Garza – Treasurer

Michelle Garza serves as the Treasurer of Embrace Doubt Foundation, bringing organization, efficiency, and financial oversight to the organization. She is a 21st Century Coordinator for Texas ACE, a program that provides no-cost before- and after-school activities, as well as summer programs, for K–12 students in Title I schools. With a deep passion for education and youth development, Michelle plays a key role in managing the foundation’s finances, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support student-athletes. Her commitment to student success and community involvement helps keep Embrace Doubt Foundation running smoothly and making a lasting impact.

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Our Impact

Since its inception, Embrace Doubt Foundation has been committed to breaking financial barriers for student-athletes, helping them continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Through scholarships, mentorship, and community partnerships, we strive to make a lasting impact on the lives of young athletes.

Join us in our mission to support student-athletes and embrace the journey of doubt, determination, and success.

Get Involved – Whether you’re a student-athlete, donor, or community partner, we’d love to connect with you. Contact us to learn more about our programs and how you can support our mission!