Raymond was born and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska. He is second generation United States born with family
originating from León, Guanajuato, Mexico. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of
Nebraska–Lincoln in Secondary Education/Social Sciences. After graduating from the university, he pursued
a career to fulfill his passion working with first-generation and low-income students and families. Currently,
he works to serve underrepresented students across Nebraska. Raymond and his wife are parents to a daughter,
twin boys, and an adopted daughter. He is currently working on a master's degree in higher education
administration. He is an avid Huskers and Lakers fan.