SPAC In Conversation: Julie Scelfo
Fighting back against runaway tech to protect our kids' childhoods
Wednesday • Oct 22, 2025 • 10:00am
Hall of Springs
Please join us for curated shopping, seasonal luncheon, and an inspirational talk with award-winning journalist, former staff writer for The New York Times, and media ecologist, Julie Scelfo, followed by a Q&A.
Get an early start to the holiday shopping season while enjoying connection, camaraderie, and community at SPAC.
Tickets go on sale to the public on September 5
JOIN US TODAY AS A MEMBER OF THE HONORARY COMMITTEE!
You may also register by phone at 518.584.9330 ext. 142 or email at mmccarthy@spac.org.
Please confirm your participation by August 29, 2025.
Event Timing at a Glance
| 10:00AM | Doors Open, Boutique Shopping begins |
| 12:00PM | Luncheon served |
| 12:30PM | Julie Scelfo, Keynote Speaker |
| 1:00PM | Raffle Drawing |
| 1:15PM | Boutique Shopping resumes |
| 2:00PM | Event Ends |
Julie Scelfo
Founder and Executive Director of Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA), a grassroots movement of parents fighting back against media addiction. MAMA is creating a world in which real-life experiences and interactions remain at the heart of a healthy childhood. The veteran journalist and mom of three speaks on the many factors that have created an unhealthy, unsafe media environment for young people and how parents can educate themselves and fight back.
JOIN US TODAY AS A MEMBER OF THE HONORARY COMMITTEE!
You may also register by phone at 518.584.9330 ext. 142 or email at mmccarthy@spac.org.
Please confirm your participation by August 29, 2025.
Make a donation in lieu of attendance.
Presented by the SPAC Action Council │ Action Council President: Stephanie Markowich
Event Co-Chairs: Emily Reilly, Elizabeth Rutnik, Elissa Smith
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