SPAC In Conversation
SPAC Action Council’s annual fundraising event, SPAC In Conversation, is a fun-filled day including a moderated conversation with a featured guest author, followed by a luncheon alongside specially curated boutique shopping.
Stay tuned for updates about our 2026 event!
THANK YOU
to our Sponsors and Honorary Committee!
as of 9/17/25
Lead Sponsor
Marybeth & C.J. DeCrescente
Platinum Sponsors
Sally Bott*
Carol Firestone
Doris Fischer Malesardi**
Elissa & Justin Smith**
Supporting Sponsors
Sandra Eng-Caulfield
Globalfoundries
Graney & King Financial Advisors
Graypoint LLC
Keeley DeSalvo – The Savory Pantry*
Sharyn Neble*
Elizabeth Sobol
Natalie and Charles Wait*
Community Sponsors
Albany Academy
Maria Harrison**
Sylvia Kravis Phillips
Mallory Massry
Saratoga Dermatology & Medical Spa
Andrea Spungen*
Eileen Whelley**
Honorary Committee
Judy Aronstamm**
Jeanette Borthwick
Susanne Buhac**
Capital Bank
Diane Casano**
Anthony Cirillo
Susan Dake*
Marsha Dolinsky**
Carol Douglas
JoAnn Duquette**
Helen Edelman
Rachel Eisenhauer Beck
Janet Equale
Henry Fader
Isabelle Ferain
Jane Flynn
Rita Forbush**
Judy A. Harrigan, PhD*
Barbara K Hoehn**
Rolanda Jetter**
Patricia Joy**
Harriet Kalejs**
Robin Kappler**
Judy LeCain
Tiina Loite
Karen Macielak**
Pam Magnuson
Stephanie Markowich**
Christine McDonald**
Marcia Miller
Loretta B. Moore
Mary Murphy**
Lisa Queeney-Vadney
Emily Reilly**
Katie Richman
Kristie Roohan
Elizabeth Rutnik**
Debra Senft*
Melanie Shefchik
Peggy Silberman**
Elissa Smith**
Kathie Swift
Kerry Tomson
Linda Toohey*
Mary Tully
Caryn Tyre
Tamara Valentine
Dympna Weil
Patricia Whelan
Joyce White
Lori A. Whitney**
Mary Jo Wood
*SPAC Board of Directors
**SPAC Action Council/Friends of SPAC
Honorary Committee & Sponsorship Opportunities
For additional information, please contact Maddie McCarthy at 518-584-9330 ext. 142 or mmccarthy@spac.org
Presented by the SPAC Action Council │ Action Council President: Eileen Whelley
Event Co-Chairs: Emily Reilly, Elizabeth Rutnik, Elissa Smith
SPAC is a 501c3 charitable organization.
Donations and proceeds from fundraising events support our work to serve art, artists, and community.