![Rebecca Esparza '15]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773113691/njshdwcqz0lqfho3bl9g/RebeccaEsparza15.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773113691/njshdwcqz0lqfho3bl9g/RebeccaEsparza15.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773113691/njshdwcqz0lqfho3bl9g/RebeccaEsparza15.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773113691/njshdwcqz0lqfho3bl9g/RebeccaEsparza15.jpg","width":934}])
Rebecca Esparza '15 ran the 2026 Fort Worth Cowtown Half Marathon in honor of her brother, CW3 Zachary Esparza, alongside 10 other participants in the Wear Blue: Run to Remember Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program.
High Notes
Ursuline alumnae are making an impact as accomplished professionals and lived-examples of Serviam, bringing strength and leadership to their families and communities, sharing time, talent and resources to help neighbors in need, embracing opportunity and challenge at home and around the world.
To follow are highlights of recent professional, volunteer, and personal accomplishments submitted by Ursuline alumnae.
![Taylor Barnet ’07 and Sarah Richardson ’12]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773111494/ursulinedallas/grludwyiigzgflbmb4n8/TheFoldLogo.jpg","width":150}])
Taylor Barnet ’07 and Sarah Richardson ’12 founded Dallas-based creative studio, The Fold, shaping brand identities and experiences for hospitality, retail, and lifestyle-driven brands.
![Amberly Allen '80]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756143067/ursulinedallas/q6hzln790h7wfagppntj/AmberlyAllen80.jpg","width":209}])
Dealer Merchant Services, founded by Amberly Allen '98, announces strategic asset acquisition.
![Clare '25 and Claudia Mathison]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773114707/ursulinedallas/eanbap6p8dcqnlmm2q0c/ClareMathison25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773114707/ursulinedallas/eanbap6p8dcqnlmm2q0c/ClareMathison25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773114707/ursulinedallas/eanbap6p8dcqnlmm2q0c/ClareMathison25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773114707/ursulinedallas/eanbap6p8dcqnlmm2q0c/ClareMathison25.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773114707/ursulinedallas/eanbap6p8dcqnlmm2q0c/ClareMathison25.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773114707/ursulinedallas/eanbap6p8dcqnlmm2q0c/ClareMathison25.jpg","width":2158}])
Clare Mathison '25 placed first in her age group at the the 2026 Fort Worth Cowtown Half Marathon.
![Emily Khoury '17]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771954278/ursulinedallas/rxoh7yxnqngxlsqsfiyg/EmilyKhoury17.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771954278/ursulinedallas/rxoh7yxnqngxlsqsfiyg/EmilyKhoury17.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771954278/ursulinedallas/rxoh7yxnqngxlsqsfiyg/EmilyKhoury17.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771954278/ursulinedallas/rxoh7yxnqngxlsqsfiyg/EmilyKhoury17.jpg","width":1080}])
Emily Khoury '17 was named Ebby Halliday Lakewood | Lake Highlands Office 2025 Rookie of the Year.
![Kay Bell '16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771536681/ursulinedallas/pq8e3nprdvzyoqmb3ins/KayBell16.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771536681/ursulinedallas/pq8e3nprdvzyoqmb3ins/KayBell16.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771536681/ursulinedallas/pq8e3nprdvzyoqmb3ins/KayBell16.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771536681/ursulinedallas/pq8e3nprdvzyoqmb3ins/KayBell16.jpg","width":1080}])
Just seven months after its founding, Kay Bell '16's FORTE Public Relations has been named an Honoree in The PR Net Next Gen Awards.
![Laura Losinger Rowley '03]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770838927/ursulinedallas/hlumxw3v7gh0m9rn3pfs/Losinger_Laura_Headshot_2015.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770838927/ursulinedallas/hlumxw3v7gh0m9rn3pfs/Losinger_Laura_Headshot_2015.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770838927/ursulinedallas/hlumxw3v7gh0m9rn3pfs/Losinger_Laura_Headshot_2015.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770838927/ursulinedallas/hlumxw3v7gh0m9rn3pfs/Losinger_Laura_Headshot_2015.jpg","width":1200}])
Laura Losinger Rowley '03 was promoted to Senior Director of Clinical Programs at Children's Health. She is also receiving the Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award for her work on behalf of vulnerable children from Dallas CASA on April 17, 2026.
![Kate Stark Knight '00]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770676420/ursulinedallas/xcv2kmyssubjdrzrp1px/KateStarkKnight00.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770676420/ursulinedallas/xcv2kmyssubjdrzrp1px/KateStarkKnight00.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770676420/ursulinedallas/xcv2kmyssubjdrzrp1px/KateStarkKnight00.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770676420/ursulinedallas/xcv2kmyssubjdrzrp1px/KateStarkKnight00.webp","width":940}])
Kate Stark Knight '00 will serve as the University of Texas's McCombs School of Business and RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service featured speaker on February 12.
![Meredith Bussell '14]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761595368/ursulinedallas/uyd9a7w1mbp42rbuw4r0/MeredithBussell14.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761595368/ursulinedallas/uyd9a7w1mbp42rbuw4r0/MeredithBussell14.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761595368/ursulinedallas/uyd9a7w1mbp42rbuw4r0/MeredithBussell14.jpg","width":800}])
Meredith Bussell '14 will serve as 2026-2027 Junior League of Dallas Project Chair for The Family Place.
![Kathleen Grace '98]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770663443/ursulinedallas/yaq5oq8bqnebnlrphztl/KathleenGrace98.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770663443/ursulinedallas/yaq5oq8bqnebnlrphztl/KathleenGrace98.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770663443/ursulinedallas/yaq5oq8bqnebnlrphztl/KathleenGrace98.jpg","width":800}])
Kathleen Grace '98 has been named Lionsgate‘s first Chief AI Officer.
