Tova Greene (they/them) is a Brooklyn-based producer, educator, and poet-person. They serve as the Programs Director of The Poetry Society of New York, Creative Director of The New York City Poetry Festival, an Editorial Director of Milk Press, and Resident Stage Manager of The Poetry Brothel NYC.

A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in Liberal Arts and a focus on 20th-century American poetry and feminist theory, Tova also holds certifications from Columbia Engineering (Web Development) and Cornell University (Human Resources - upcoming). Their 375-page senior thesis, The Poetic is Political, explored the American Feminist Poetry Movement from 1963-1989, for which they curated a comprehensive anthology.

Grounded in anticapitalist thought and informed by Jewish and queer theory, Tova’s poetry interrogates power, desire, identity, and the personal and political implications of myth and memory. Featured in Eunoia Review, Midway Journal, West Trade Review, and more, their work reflects a deep engagement with ancient and contemporary poetic traditions. Drawing heavily on dramatic literature, their poetry embraces Aristotle’s concept of catharsis, emphasizing the performative aspects of language. They view the act of writing as both a personal and communal ritual. Their debut collection, lilac on the damned's breath (Bottlecap Press, 2022), is a lyrical meditation on loss, impermanence, and the radical potential for transformation and forgiveness.

As a producer, Tova is dedicated to creating immersive, inclusive, and transformative spaces that foster discovery and wonder. They produce innovative programs that blend performance and poetry, always recognizing the importance of crafting these environments with intention and care. Tova’s approach emphasizes thoughtful curation and prioritizes accessibility, collaboration, and artistic experimentation.

They can be found reading in Prospect Park or watching terrible reality TV with their two cats, Sookie Stackhouse and BoJack Horseman.