Julie Jackson’s warm, expressive voice and jovial demeanor is at ease performing domestically or abroad. Operatic roles include: Sandman/Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel, Opera in the Heights), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi, Lone Star Lyric Opera), Holly Hogrobrooks (Unsung Activist, Decameron Opera Coalition/Opera in the Heights), Silvia (Zanetto, Operativo Houston), Vespetta (The Masterful Maid, Operativo Houston), Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni, cover with Spotlight on Opera), Giovanna (Rigoletto, Opera in the Heights), and Madame Goldnertrille (Der Schauspieldirektor, Franco American Vocal Academy, Salzburg). Mrs. Jackson is happily married to professional tuba player and teacher Ali Jackson. The couple enjoy spending time together and raising their tabby-calico mix, KitKat.