Expert Insights Series

Join us for virtual conversations with top experts in the fields of technology, child development, mental health and media policy.

Upcoming Event

September 12, 2024: Expert Insights Series Episode 6

Why has social media caused a public health crisis? Find out on Sept 12 when Dr. Ashwin Vasan, the Health Commissioner of NYC joins MAMA founder Julie Scelfo to discuss this important topic.

4 pm PST | 7 pm ET


Past Events

July 11, 2024: Expert Insights Series Episode 5

Is Big Tech as bad as Big Tobacco? Or… worse? Hear Attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett of the Social Media Victims Law Center in conversation with MAMA founder Julie Scelfo to learn why more than 300 families have filed product liability suits related to social media harms.

June 6, 2024: Expert Insights Series Episode 4

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez discusses the role of law enforcement in social media and why he’s suing Instagram and its parent company, Meta.

May 15, 2024: Expert Insights Series Episode 3

Sen. Gounardes (NY), Sen. Hinsdale(VT) and Rep. Guffey (SC) are some of the leading US legislators in the fight for social media accountability. We discuss what states can do to protect kids from social media harm.

April 9, 2040: Expert Insights Series Episode 2

Lisa Damour is an author and clinical psychologist specializing in the development of teenage girls and women.

March 7, 204: Expert Insights Series Episode 1

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist, researcher and the author of the #1 NY Times Bestseller The Anxious Generation.

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