Transcendent Vibrational Communication
Team
Renee Tennant
Psychic Medium, Spiritual Guide, Spiritual Counselor, Paranormal Investigator, Reiki Master, Public Speaker
Researcher, Documentation
New York State
Renee has had her gifts as far back as she can remember. She was raised in the Adirondack Mountains region of Upstate New York and has lived in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State for 25 years now. Born on the birthday of a great aunt who also was gifted, Renee was guided and taught by her at an early age to embrace her own differences and uniqueness. While growing up she would see things that others couldn't and was able to say things to others, but when asked how she knew, Renee would just smile and shrug it off. She knew her gifts weren't widely accepted, but being the free spirit she is, started telling people whom were close to her. As a teenager, she would gather up her friends and head out to areas in the Adirondacks that were termed as being haunted, beginning her adventures into paranormal investigating. Star Hill was her favorite place to frequent. Renee is also the radio show host of Renee "LIVE", which she started in August of 2011, and is currently featured LIVE on TMVcafe.com.
Renee holds a degree in Business and Hospitality Management and currently operates her own business. She has held many volunteer positions with organizations that are dear to her heart. She has over 10 years experience working with youth as a Coordinator and Director within the different counties, teaching and also has served on the county youth board. She volunteered for local volunteer fire and ambulance agencies, in the rural settings for nine (9) years, eight (8) of which were as an EMT Critical Care. Renee formed and coordinated a Neighborhood Watch Program in her community and assisted starting them up in other rural towns, under the guidance and traing of local law enforcement, which she did for six (6) years. She is also certified in Life Space Crisis Intervention. Renee used her gifts to assist her in these positions, which she believes helped her to relate with people in all types of situations and ensured safety for all involved.
Renee is outgoing, compassionate, spontaneous, has a down to earth personality and loves to have fun, but also takes her role as a Psychic Medium, Reiki Master, Spiritual Guide and Counselor seriously. It is a respect that she has for herself, others and the other side.
Tanya Vandesteeg
Lead Investigator for Expedition Unknown
Equipment Specialist, EVP Specialist, Documentation
Tennessee
Tanya's journey into the paranormal began at a young age when her family moved frequently and she soon found interest in searching out the local haunted legends. This hobby quickly turned into a serious passion as she continued to search and explore for answers to the unknown. Tanya is now an avid paranormal investigator and has over 15 years of experience throughout the states of TX, FL and TN. Her specialties are in the areas of electronic voice phenomenon (EVP), scientific debunking, research and case management. Tanya is currently the co-founder, lead investigator and event manager of the paranormal investigative group Expedition Unknown and Memphis regional TAPS family member. She is also host of the Expedition Unknown Radio Show featured LIVE on the award winning online station TMVcafe.com.
Tanya has an incredible love for the arts and is a trained actress, vocal performer, stunt chick, spokes model, and aerialist. She is currently a workshop acting coach at Indie Acting Studio and has made her career working shows throughout FL & CA for companies such as Disney World, Universal, Sea World and Odien Inc.. Tanya was the host of the ecological tourism show Eco Weekends, did voice over work for ESPN Radio and has appeared on several TV shows. She is currently working on several film & television projects including the upcoming movie: The Coming Darkness (A Star Wars fan film) and recently finished filming the movies: No More Sorrow 3: Whispers in the Dark and Curse of The Rougarou.
Stephen Guenther
Lead Investigator for Expedition Unknown
Equipment Specialist, EVP Specialist, Documentation
Tennessee
Stephen has been interested in the paranormal for as long as he can remember. He has investigated with groups in Tennessee, California and Louisiana. Stephen is currently co-founder, lead investigator and event manager of Expedition Unknown a Memphis paranormal investigation group and regional TAPS Family affiliate. He is also co-host of the Expedition Unknown Radio Show featured LIVE on the award winning online station TMVcafe.com.
His travels have taken him across the country and internationally including trips to sacred and historic sites such as Stonehenge, Newgrange and Chichen Itza. Stephen brings his unique blend of humor and insight into investigations, convention panels and events. He has performed in several past charity musical comedy productions for CHOC. He can often be scene leading seminars and training in the construction industry. His interest in EVP's and other spirit communication is balanced with a scientific skepticism.
Kevin Williams
Investigator for Expedition Unknown
Equipment Specialist, EVP Specialist, Documentation
Tennessee
Kevin's interest in the paranormal has been with him since childhood, waking to shadow people around his bed as a child and extending through today's experiences and research in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana. While enthusiastic about the paranormal, Kevin will first determine all physical possibilities for a phenomenon before claiming otherwise.
Cartoonist, puppeteer, and paranormal researcher, Kevin is a busy guy. While his interest is very serious, he approaches it with a twist of fun.
In the cartooning world, Kevin's work has appeared in all forms of publication whether writing, artwork, or editing graphic novels. His character, Muley the Mule, has appeared in all forms of media: radio, television, and live theater. He has performed all over the country at conventions, festivals, and more.
Michael Bidwell
Private Investigator and Owner of Check Mate Private Investigations
Certified in several States
Documentation
New York State
Michael is the Lead Investigator and Director of Operations for Check Mate Private Investigations. He holds 17 + years corporate and private investigative experience. Michael also has extensive experience as a certified forensic interviewer and interrogator, corporate fraud and embezzlement, safety regulations and inspections to meet safety standards, crisis intervention, educator on the subject of interviewing and interrogations, loss prevention program and proceedures development, installation experience in covert camera surveillance, undercover operations, and public speaking. He is also active numerous volunteer and leadership roles within his community.
Michael is also an adjunct professor at SUNY College where he instructs in the Anthropology/Criminology Department with his course of study in interviewing and interrogation. He is a results-orientated private investigator and mentor who leads by example and challenges others thinking while maximizing their full potential.
In his spare time, Michael is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Earlene Cooper
Lead Investigator for PAIN Paranormal
Equipment, Specialist, EVP Specialist, Documentation
Indiana
Chris Cooper
Lead Investigator for PAIN Paranormal
Equipment Specialist, EVP Specialist, Documentation
Indiana
Nicole Strickland
Founder and Lead Investigator for San Diego Paranormal Research Society
EVP Specialist, Research, Author, Documentation
California
Nicole currently resides in San Diego, California, and has been innately intrigued with the paranormal since childhood and has studied the field for many years. She has been actively investigating historical landmarks and private residences for paranormal activity since the early 2000s, after a profound experience with the spirit of her beloved grandmother. She is the Founder and Director of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS); and serves as the team’s EVP Specialist and historical locations case manager. Nicole has worked with various Southern California paranormal research teams prior to developing SDPRS in 2009. She is also a core member of the Ghost Research Society, headed by renowned paranormal researcher Dale Kaczmarek, and was appointed to the GRS Southern California Area Research Director position in 2009. Additionally, Nicole serves as a California Representative for the American Spectral Society and a consultant to World Paranormal Investigations. She is also a published author with the Ghost Research Society Press with her first book, Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, published in 2009. Her second book, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary was published in May of 2010. Nicole’s third book, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, was recently published in 2015 and delves more into the ship's spiritual phenomena. Nicole is currently at work writing other books. Nicole has conducted numerous paranormal research investigations throughout Southern California and even out-of-state. Her favorite place to conduct ghost research is at none other than the legendary RMS Queen Mary, located in Long Beach, California, as it is an ongoing historical and paranormal research project for her. Nicole has spent countless hours on the ship, gathering paranormal evidence and participating in research projects. She gives presentations about the RMS Queen Mary at paranormal conferences and events, discussing the ship’s history, paranormal encounters and showcasing a wide array of paranormal evidence. Additionally, Nicole has talked about the haunted history of the Queen Mary on various internet paranormal talk radio shows, including her first commercial interview on the Mantz and Mitchell Show in June of 2013. She has recently come out with her own website and blog devoted to the Queen Mary, at http://www.spiritedqueenmary.com/ Nicole has been featured in various paranormal talk radio shows, DVD documentaries, and teaches local classes about paranormal research and investigation techniques. Additionally, Nicole has appeared on San Diego News Channels, KUSI and the CW, Travel Channel’s Ghost Stories, in an episode devoted to the Linda Vista Hospital and has also appeared in Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera, in 2012, discussing some interesting experiences from the William Heath Davis House, located in San Diego, California. She was recently a guest on CCPI's Paranormal Journeys TV show, located in Fresno. Nicole has also signed on with Paranormal Underground Magazine as a writer and contributor. Nicole enjoys working with other paranormal researchers in the field as she believes that through diligent research, teamwork and collaboration, we will all better understand the vast field of the paranormal. Visit the San Diego Paranormal Research Society at http://www.sandiegoparanormalresearch.com/
Nick Kimak
Investigator for Upstate Supernatural
Equipment Specialist, EVP Specialist, Documentation
New York State
Co-Founder and Lead Investigator of Upstate Supernatural Nick Kimak. Investigating for roughly 5 years within the paranormal, on and off with Dom. Nick's expertise within the criminal justice field brings an educated new view and structured outlook within the field.
Patrick Loucks
Investigator for Upstate Supernatural
Equipment Specialist, EVP Specialist, Documentation
New York State
Patrick has been a life long friend of Owner and Co-Founder Dom Valerio. He has joined along with investigation at Rolling Hills Asylum and many events with the Fingerlakes Mall. He brings a skeptic point of view with the investigations.
Dom Valerio
Investigator for Upstate Supernatural
Equipment Specialist, EVP Specialist, Documentation
New York State
Owner and Co-Founder of Upstate Supernatural Dom Valerio. With 9 years of experience investigating within the paranormal, having gained an extensive knowledge of computers and electronics throughout his life. Working for 7 years as First Mate abroad a tour boat along the Erie Canal, Dom began his adventures within researching the paranormal and searching for the truth. Many shows have been created and produced by Dom on the Upstate Supernatural's channel. Also having collaborated with other individuals worldwide to create ParaGlobal TV to bring more paranormal YouTube channels together in one place. Dom is always interested in having new individuals join within the field his content is focused primarily for those that may be just curious or those looking to learn new and old techniques. Ever have any questions he would be happy to answer any you may have.