Jourdan Laine Howell

Jourdan Laine Howell is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Voice & Lyric Theatre at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where she has directed ten operatic productions since 2020, including U.S. and Texas premieres of works by contemporary composers. She specializes in staging new and underrepresented operas, with a focus on diverse casts and languages, and has led groundbreaking accessibility initiatives such as the ANIMA program and sensory-friendly performances.

• Education: DMA in Vocal Performance from University of North Carolina Greensboro; B.M. and M.M. in Vocal Performance from UTSA.

Her career spans solo performances with orchestras like the San Antonio Philharmonic and Palm Beach Opera, including roles in Don Giovanni, Die Zauberflöte, and original operatic works. She has presented at national conferences and developed outreach programs like Opera Out Loud and Story Time Series, earning recognition for innovative arts administration.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Honorable Mention for Artshacker's Most Creative People in Arts Administration (2016)
  • Grant to attend Kennedy Center Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability