Alumni Spotlight

Welcome to this special segment dedicated to the remarkable alumni of St. Joseph Academy. These individuals have carried the spirit of SJA into the world and left a lasting impact in their communities and professions.

We take a moment to recognize and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates—leaders, innovators, educators, artists, and changemakers—whose journeys began in the very halls of our academy. Our alumni embody the values of faith, excellence, leadership, and service that make SJA strong.



We are proud to celebrate Elise Esparza ’22 and her incredible accomplishments since graduating from SJA! In December 2025, Elise graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Texas at San Antonio, earning dual BBA degrees in Cybersecurity and Marketing. She is both CompTIA Security+ certified and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, demonstrating her strong expertise in the field. Elise began her professional journey as an intern at Veritex Community Bank in summer 2024 and was hired as an Information Security Analyst in June 2025 prior to graduation. Following Veritex’s acquisition by Huntington National Bank, she now continues her work as a Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance Analyst. Next, Elise will attend Texas A&M School of Law to pursue a Master of Legal Study in Cybersecurity Law and Policy. Elise credits SJA for instilling in her the values of leadership, time management, responsibility, and discipline—qualities that empowered her to build a strong network, advocate for herself, and turn her dreams into reality.

It's a GREAT DAY TO BE A BLOODHOUND!