Director of Operations and Outreach
Casey Hallman is the Director of Operations and Outreach at Wait Until 8th. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business and a B.A. in Philosophy and Molecular Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Growing up during the advent of smartphones, Casey witnessed firsthand their rapid integration into daily life and the profound impact they had on society. This personal experience fuels her dedication to the mission of Wait Until 8th, as she passionately works to help children and families establish a healthy relationship with technology.
In her role, Casey is committed to streamlining operations and expanding outreach to ensure the organization’s message reaches parents and communities across the country.
The Wait Until 8th ambassadors of Yarmouth, Maine represent 37 kids (296 years of child development!), spanning the class of 2026 to the class of 2040. The parent ambassadors represent a variety of interests and expertise, with backgrounds and advanced degrees in: architecture, art, business, counseling, design, education, international affairs, law, marketing, medicine, music, publishing, public policy, and social work. Notably: A quarter of the group shown are practicing therapists.
The Wait Until 8th parent ambassadors are all members of Yarmouth Slow Tech (YST), a grassroots movement that promotes informed and intentional use of technology; progressive independence for kids and teens; and real-world social experiences to address the youth mental health crisis through community support and collective action.
FRONT: Deidre Fogg, Shannon Cummings, Erin Olson, Paige Carter, Karina Chandler, & Kay Staley. BACK: Vanessa Holcomb Mann, Emily Bates, Chelsea DeLorme, Hannah Magee, Libby Chamberlain, & Sheila Carroll. Not pictured: Heather Wiggins Berger, Jennifer Hand Runge, Sarah Ferguson & Sarah Fischer. Photo credit: Kristina O’Brien Photography
Amy, Jacqui, Jodi, Traci and Samantha reside in Summit, NJ, and are moms to 13 elementary and preschool-aged children in the Summit school district. They came together with the shared belief that they must collectively delay smartphones and social media for their kids in order to preserve their childhoods and protect their emotional and physical well-being. These women are providing local parents with the support needed to confidently make the decision to delay smartphones and social media for their children. They have seen an incredibly positive response from the Summit community!
