BUILDING LEADERS & LEGACIES
With a young athlete discovering what they’re capable of. A coach learning how to lead. A teacher or mom seeing a future they hadn’t imagined. A community coming together when it matters most.
Our impact begins with people, grows stronger through community and becomes a legacy through what we build together.
Through sports, education, mentorship, career exploration and experiences, we create opportunities for people to learn, grow, compete and lead.
Because when we invest in people today, we help create the leaders who will shape what comes next.
Alongside families. Alongside neighborhoods. Alongside nonprofits, educators, local businesses and community leaders.
Through service, investment, partnership and the power of sport, we create opportunities for people to connect, participate and thrive.
It lives in places where young people can play. In organizations that strengthen our communities. In traditions and cultures that are celebrated. And in people whose leadership continues shaping their communities for generations to come.
Because a legacy isn’t simply something we leave behind. It’s something we build together.
Impact isn’t one program. It isn’t one game, one season or one moment. It’s what happens when we create opportunity. When people come together. When relationships grow stronger. And when we invest in something meant to last.
From the court to the community — and now, with a physical home for our purpose — together, we’re building what comes next.
Where champions were built, future generations will build what’s next.
A place where Spurs champions once practiced is beginning a new chapter as the Spurs Impact Center - a $10 million, purpose-driven community space where people can learn, lead, connect and thrive.
It’s where the work of building leaders, strengthening community and creating lasting impact can come together under one roof.
IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
Behind every number is a person, an organization, a neighborhood or a moment of connection.
Together, they tell the story of what’s possible when people, purpose and community come together.
President of the Board of Directors at Ella Austin Community Center
Leaders & Legacies
President of the Board of Directors at Ella Austin Community Center
Beverly Watts Davis is a seasoned executive and community leader with a career dedicated to public health, equity, and neighborhood empowerment. She currently serves as President of the Board of Directors at Ella Austin Community Center, one of San Antonio’s most historic institutions. Founded in 1897, Ella Austin began as a settlement house and today provides wraparound services for children, families, and seniors on the city’s East Side. Davis’s stewardship ensures the center remains a cornerstone of cultural pride and social support.
In addition to her board role, Davis is Chief Officer for Program Support and Senior Vice President for Texas Operations at WestCare Foundation, a global nonprofit that provides health and human services to vulnerable populations. Her leadership there focuses on expanding programs that address substance abuse, mental health, and veteran services. Davis also brings national experience from her tenure at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), where she directed a federal center beginning in 2006.
Locally, she has been a visible advocate for health equity and institutional accountability, most recently through her 2024 appointment to the Bexar County Hospital District (University Health) Board of Managers. Across her career, Davis has blended local commitment with national expertise, ensuring that East Side residents have access to resources, opportunities, and pathways for generational success.
Northside ISD Trustee
Leaders & Legacies
Northside ISD Trustee
Bobby Blount is a veteran civic leader and education advocate who has shaped San Antonio’s landscape through decades of service. Since 1999, he has served as a Northside ISD Trustee, making him one of the district’s longest-tenured board members. His focus on STEM education has extended beyond the classroom, as he founded the DOE Regional Science Bowls and the Texas Solar Race Car Event, both of which have inspired countless students to pursue careers in science and engineering.
Professionally, Blount works with The MITRE Corporation, bringing expertise in systems engineering and innovation to his community leadership roles. His impact extends into philanthropy as Chair of the African American Community Fund at the San Antonio Area Foundation, which directs resources to support Black-led organizations and strengthen Black philanthropy in the region.
Blount’s contributions have been recognized widely, including the 2024 James B. Crow Award from the Texas Association of School Boards for exemplary governance and commitment to public education. Through both his professional career and volunteer leadership, he has consistently created opportunities for students and communities to thrive. His work embodies the mission of ensuring equity and representation in both education and philanthropy, leaving a legacy that will influence generations to come.
Researcher, Advocate, and Institution-Builder
Leaders & Legacies
Researcher, Advocate, and Institution-Builder
Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel (1950–2025) was a nationally respected researcher, advocate, and institution-builder whose career was devoted to advancing educational equity for students of color, emergent bilingual learners, and low-income families. She joined the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) in 1976 and went on to lead the organization as President and CEO for 26 years until her retirement in 2019. Under her leadership, IDRA expanded into a data-driven, nationally recognized nonprofit working on issues of school finance reform, bilingual education, dropout prevention, and teacher preparation.
Dr. Robledo Montecel’s scholarship reshaped statewide and national conversations around equitable education. She spearheaded the landmark Texas School Dropout Survey Project, the first comprehensive study of its kind, and directed IDRA’s expert analyses in major school-finance cases. She also helped establish the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program, a cross-age tutoring model that has reached nearly 12,000 students worldwide and been lauded for reducing dropout rates while improving student engagement.
Her leadership earned recognition from Hispanic Business magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics,” among many other awards. In 2023, IDRA created the Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel Gadfly Award to honor her enduring commitment to educational justice. Dr. Robledo Montecel passed away in 2025, just days after marking her 49th anniversary with IDRA. She leaves behind a powerful legacy defined by the principle that “all children are valuable; none are expendable.”
