THE EXPERIENCER
SUPPORT ASSOCIATION

TESA is a group of professionals working together to support and assist those affected by extraterrestrial, paranormal and psychic phenomena. TESA consists of content creators and professionals in their fields of interest.

THE operations TEAM

PRESIDENT and Director of Investigations

RYAN STACEY

Ryan is a certified Private Investigator, the C.E.O./Founder of Black Light Investigative and Surveillance Services and the President of TESA International Media Inc.

Producer and Marketing AssistanT

Chris Green

Chris is behind the scenes on most of our video programs, including our podcast Beyond the Tinfoil Hat. He is also the TESA and Black Light Investigative and Surveillance Services Executive Assistant. Chris also assists with the transcribing of declassified documents.

Administration

TESA Administration

TESA Admin has no name or identity. They assist with responding to emails and funnelling appropriate information to the respective departments. They are anonymous because they are experiencers volunteering their service.

CONTENT CREATORS

UFOLOGIST, PARANORMAL/Psychogenic investigator, AUTHOR, TESA wRITER, PODCAST HOST AND WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

RYAN STACEY

RYAN STACEY

Ryan is a private investigator, citizen journalist, active Canadian Disclosure Ufologist and a private paranormal/psychogenic investigator. He is the creator of the Ultraspectrum Classification System and the founder of The Experiencer Support Association.

He was the former director of Field Investigator Training for MUFON and the former National Chief Investigator for MUFON Canada. Ryan is the original hosts of Beyond The Tin Foil Hat and Uncharted Case Files podcasts.

Ryan has stepped down from podcasting in 2023 in order to focus more on investigations and workshops.

CRYPTOZOOLOGIST,AUTHOR, TESA WRITER AND WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

ALEX MISTRETTA

ALEX MISTRETTA

Alex holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Psychology. He is a former director of investigations for MUFON Los Angeles and has worked alongside Parapsychologist Dr. Barry Taff.

Alex has completed several Bigfoot expeditions and specializes in African Cryptozoology. He is also an international expert on television as a Cryptozoologist, Ufologist and Paranormal Investigator.

He is also a published author.

Intuitive healer, medium, channeller, Author and TESA Writer

DAWN MARIE PETERSON

DAWN MARIE PETERSON

Dawn is an experiencer of paranormal and UFO phenomena since an early age. She is a Reiki Master, intuitive healer, medium, automatic writer, and channeller.

In addition, Dawn is intrigued by past life regression, ancient languages, esoteric arts, parapsychology, cosmology, alchemy and quantum mechanics. She is a published author and has spent over 20 years as an administrative professional.

Magician, Comedian and PodCAST HOST

DANNY WHITSON

DANNY WHITSON

Danny is a versatile entertainer with a unique blend of talents. As the host of Beyond The Tinfoil Hat, he brings his seasoned stand-up comedy skills, keeping you entertained with his humor and quick wit. Additionally, his magical prowess as a magician adds a fascinating element to the podcast, making it a truly enchanting experience.

In 2024, Danny will host for TESA's primary podcast, Beyond The Tin Foil Hat.

TESA Document Transcriber

Cristy Houghton

Cristy Houghton

Cristy is a dedicated UFO document transcription specialist at TESA. She focuses on deciphering declassified Canadian UFO records and brings precision and expertise to the field. Beyond her professional dedication, Cristy maintains a deep passion for the cosmos, engaging in stargazing and cosmic exploration. Her commitment to her work and love for the extraterrestrial are seamlessly intertwined.

TESA Writer

MICHAEL R HERST

MICHAEL R HERST

Michael is a podcast host, producer, keynote speaker, author, and retired Police Sergeant. He holds a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Performance and Digital Media. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

Michael explores the metaphysical, paranormal and supernatural aspects of life. He is a devoted family man, an animal advocate, a vegan, and an admirer of nature and creative arts.

His mantra: "Always stay positive, inspire, motivate and educate to help mankind move forward."

Evidence Review and
Intellectual Development Unit

(ERIDU)

This unit reviews all evidence submitted and collected by TESA to ensure consistency, authenticity, and accuracy as well as determines dispositions, categories, and classifications selected through investigations prior to The Experiencer Support Association’s annual public reports. This unit is also responsible for creating and producing the curriculum for Interstellar and the Academy of Ufology and Paranormal Studies.

RYAN STACEY
ALEX MISTRETTA
Michael R. Herst

Field
INVESTIGATIONS UNIT

(FIU)

This unit is part of Black Light Investigative and Surveillance Services and is charged with attending locations of interest for the purpose of gathering additional and more detailed evidence for the Evidence Review and Intellectual Development Unit. Members of this team have completed the investigation program through the academy and/or been selected personally by the Director of Field Investigations (Ryan Stacey).

RYAN STACEY

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