Risa Morimoto

Risa Morimoto is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in production and direction within various entertainment sectors. Currently, Risa serves as the Showrunner and Executive Producer at Happy Street Entertainment, managing the complete production cycle of Season 5 of "First-Time Buyer." Additionally, Risa is a Field Producer and Director at Scott Brothers Entertainment, working on special edition episodes of "House Hunters." As the Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, a company focused on innovative approaches to aging and caregiving, Risa emphasizes holistic solutions. Risa has a long-standing role at Edgewood Pictures, producing and directing for clients such as Animal Planet and HGTV, with notable documentary work including "After the Darkness" and "Spies of Mississippi." With a history of directing over 200 episodes for "House Hunters International" and key positions at Sony and New York University, Risa's educational background includes a Master's in Film and Education from New York University and a Bachelor's in East Asian Studies from Bucknell University.