Greta Hagen-Richardson is the Lead Features Programmer at the New Orleans Film Festival, working toward equity in representation and elevating the contributions of exciting, fresh voices. Hagen-Richardson has contributed to many organizations, including the Chicago International Film Festival, True/False Film Fest and Citizen Jane Film Festival. She responds strongly to American cinema that comments on changing dynamics in gender, race, and class, particularly in horror, as well as films that consider how people from various socioeconomic strata interact with one another in high-pressure situations. Hagen-Richardson is originally from Chicago and received her education in the Midwest.