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You’ll find Christina knee-deep in the catacombs of historical research, digging through geological surveys, genealogy of families, and old newspapers. Her background is in anthropology and cultural geography, but her curiosity isn’t limited to those subjects. She fell into the paranormal world as a child, when her mother gifted her books about local ghost legends. As an adult, this interest has gone beyond the pages of books and is now eager to discover the truth behind the stories. When she isn’t deciphering dusty books written in elaborate cursive handwriting or tracking down boundaries of villages long past, she enjoys lavishing time on her many cats and dogs. Cohorts: 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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Tracy grew up on the ghost stories passed from generation to generation in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. As an adult, she's encountered much that is hard to explain. A firm believer in proof and possessing enormous amounts of curiosity, she loves spending hours reading history, science journals, and periodicals to find the facts behind stories. This is her first experience on a paranormal investigation team. Professionally, Tracy is a writer/editor and an experienced data analyst. She loves taking data and turning it into a meaningful narrative. In her spare time, she lives with 4 kids and 2 dogs, volunteers with sustainability efforts, and dances. Cohorts: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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Nicholas’ fascination with the paranormal dates back to his childhood. He grew up listening to his family telling stories of paranormal activity and did school projects based on the subject while in elementary as well as middle school. After serving his country in the Coast Guard, Nicholas transitioned into civilian life as a quality control lead in the aviation industry. Nick began his journey into the paranormal enthusiast's community by conducting basic research and actively investigating a private location in NC. He eventually joined the North American Paranormal Society where he, over the course of three years, participated in over 60 investigations and attended numerous workshops. In 2011 he continued his research independently before deciding to take a break. After a 5 year sabbatical, Nick resumed his quest as a member of The Ghost Guild. When Nick is not dwelling into the realm of the paranormal, he enjoys surfing, kickboxing, and traveling. Cohorts: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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Jon Michael brings a science minded perspective to all his pursuits. He is currently completing studies in computer science while keeping the servers going for a regional financial institution. He's an avid fan of incorporating data analysis and transparency into all of his work. Cohorts: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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After finishing a 25-year career in the tech industry as a Program Manager, Al embarked in a new direction, splitting his time between being a social media consultant and a cruise director. Al gives back to his original home community of Murfreesboro by volunteering for the Murfreesboro Historical Association. He has created several Ghost, Legends, and Lore tours and enjoys digging into research. In addition, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Al to the Historic Murfreesboro Commission in 2017, and he currently serves as secretary for that organization. A Renaissance man, Al is also a performer who spent many years touring the world as a singer in shows and on cruise ships. Cohort: 2022 |
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While Michael has been interested in the paranormal ever since watching ghost hunting shows as a teenager, it wasn’t until later in life when a few strange encounters caused him to begin to seek answers on his own. Michael is a photojournalist for a Charlotte television station, which is perfect for using his knowledge of video and photography to aid our investigations. This is Michael's first experience with a paranormal team, and as an apprentice, he’s enjoyed learning from the senior members. When he’s not filming the news, Michael is an avid NASCAR fan and is an FAA certified Part 107 drone operator. Cohorts: 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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Eric had early exposure to the mystique and draw of the paranormal while he was growing up in Fall River, MA, which is famously the home of Lizzy Borden. While he has maintained a solid interest in the field throughout his life, he felt it was time to take the next step and join The Ghost Guild so that he could investigate further. While Eric currently works as an IT project manager in mergers and acquisitions for a large building/distribution company headquartered in Newport News, VA, his prior extensive background in construction brings an invaluable insight that can help the team debunk otherwise missed explanations. Since moving to North Carolina in 2016, he’s spent his free time making mead and teaching German longsword for a fencing club in Durham. He’s passionate about understanding the unknown, camping, hiking, fine whisky, and traveling. Cohort: 2021 |
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Amanda has been captivated by the paranormal from a young age, sparked by growing up in a haunted house. When she was older, she took a paranormal class that researched her childhood home and confirmed her experiences with pictures and historical information, further spurring her pursuit of paranormal investigation. She has her master's as a Physician Assistant and attempts to bring a diagnostic and scientific approach to investigations. When Amanda is not investigating, she enjoys traveling to other countries, sampling good food and good "spirits", dancing, and spending time with her daughter, husband, family and friends. As a member of The Ghost Guild, this is Amanda's first time being part of a paranormal team. Cohorts: 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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Born in Los Angeles, Jenny moved to the South as a travel chemotherapy nurse where she met and married her wife. Her entry into the paranormal was at the age of 12 when her grandfather died. That night, she woke up to see him standing at the foot of her bed to say goodbye to her. She has been fascinated about it ever since. She would perform EVP sessions on her own until she eventually joined Port City Paranormal. She was a PCP member for 10 years before deciding to join The Ghost Guild. Jenny's hobbies are dogs, dogs, and more dogs, volunteering with the Red Cross and the humane society, hiking, and river rafting. Cohorts: 2019, 2020, 2021 |