Kristy Robinett

There’s no flowing gown. There’s no crystal ball. There’s just Kristy, Psychic Medium and Life Coach.

Kristy’s involvement with the paranormal began at the tender age of 3 when she began playing and speaking regularly with spirits, labeled “imaginary friends” by her parents. This behavior was unacceptable in her household as her family was very religious. This however did not curb her curiosity for the paranormal and the unknown. Being an avid reader, she read everything and anything regarding different religions, the occult and the paranormal. In college, she took psychology and sociology classes and often did papers attempting to debunk paranormal events using scientific theory, however, she was never convinced. She has learned to challenge everything with healthy skepticism (scientific method), and in that process have been blessed and enriched in her spiritual beliefs while abandoning old superstitions that didn’t serve her well or prove valid. Kristy isn’t silent anymore….she has embraced the paranormal with the understanding that these things are just going to happen and are apart of life, apart of her life. Paranormal phenomena are just happenings that require a greater depth of understanding or touch us on a deeper level than normal events.

She's an All American Girl that talks to the dead.

Kat Tedsen & Bev Rydel

Sit back ... hold on to your seats as authors, Kat Tedsen & Bev Rydel, take you on their journey into the unknown. With video, audio and photographs they will share stories of their most interesting experiences during paranormal investigations. Kat and Bev will explain the importance of historical research in identifying a haunting and reveal the impact with the evidence. This is an event that will make even the non-believers ... believe!"

Prior to beginning TR Desktop Publishing, Kathleen (Kat) had 15 years' experience managing creative projects for Fortune 500 clients. These projects involved writing, media production and live show management. Beverlee (Bev) carries more than 20 years' experience in human resource management, training and public speaking for major financial institutions.

Since 1991, the experienced duo have written and published the Michigan Vacation Guide book series. This book was placed on the Secretary of State's Read Michigan list in 1995 as Michigan's most comprehensive resource on unique lodgings.

Kat and Bev have authored Haunted Travels of Michigan.

Tom Deitz

Tom has been the Curator of Research at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum since 1992. In that position,he is responsible for researching the historical content of permanent and temporary exhibitions. He develops and offer public programs focusing on various aspects of the history of Kalamazoo and southwest Michigan. He also supervises the development and care of the permanent historical collections and has worked in museums since 1984. His previous position was Curator of Urban History at the Detroit Historical Museum. He teaches both American History survey courses and has taught American History survey courses at Wayne State University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, as well as at Western Michigan University.

Rev. Kass Hillard

Rev. Kass Hillard has studied metaphysics and the paranormal for over 35 years, and is the founder and senior minister of House of the Spirit. She is also the senior spiritual counselor of Michigan Paranormal Encounters. Kass believes that "where there is light, there can be no darkness" and will be speaking on Negative Energy Releasement and Psychic Protection at our 2009 conference. Kass is also the owner of Reflexions Plus, a holistic center in Allegan. She is a Reiki Master, certified reflexologist and hypnotist, and Quantum Touch practitioner.

Bonnie Siegers, Pet Psychic

We know when they're hungry, want to play, or desire our attention.  But what are our pets thinking?  And what about those who have passed on?  Bonnie Siegers, gifted psychic medium and animal lover, will speak on the psychic connection we have with our pets and other animals and how we can communicate with them.