The MASSACHUSETTS PARANORMAL INSTITUTE is a non-profit Massachusetts corporation consisting of highly trained and educated professionals dedicated to providing a higher standard in paranormal investigation, research and public education.
Research is primarily focused on Electronic Voice Phenomena and InstumentalTranscommunication while investigations utilize all protocols deemed necessary for determing the cause and origin of the activity in a discreet and professional manner.
Public education is a main function of MPI. This is accomplished by presentations, lectures, hands-on workshops and classes.
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Dave Sircom, President
A skeptic for most of his life until attemptING his second EVP session and a voice from an unseen entity answered his question. Dave started the Cape Cod-EVP in September of 2000 and instituted the original EVP Researcher program and has worked with several paranormal groups to improve their success in capturing EVP. Author of "CLOSER...Than You Think!" , Dave has logged over 7,000 hours and 126 investigations. A longtime member of the AA-EVP (AtransC)and considered one of New England's foremost Paranormal Investigators, Dave strives to improve existing investigation techniques and develop new ones while helping those who are suffering as a result of a paranormal disturbance.
Elizabeth Lyons, Executive Director
Interested since childhood when she experienced numerous paranormal activity with some of it "unwelcomed", Liz has studied and researched the more spiritual aspects. "I feel the spiritual and scientific go hand-in-hand and I hope to validate and prove that through our investigations and research here at MPI." Liz has taken part in several documentaries and is widely recognized throughout New England as a Senior Lead Investigator. She is married and the proud mother of two boys.
Lisa Mancha, EVP Researcher
Lisa is well known for an inquisitive nature and a diverse set of interests. She has always held a strong trust in her own intuition and a sense of the unseen. Lisa is naturally drawn to the metaphysics of life and has been fortunate enough to have studied and taught the most fascinating modalities such as Traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho (Reiki) earning a master teacher degree in 1998, Black Hat Sect Feng Shui, Traditional Feng Shui at the American Institute of Feng Shui, Astrology, Tarot and Numerology. Lisa is often quoted as saying ; Socrates was absolutely right “The more I learn, the more I learn how little I know”...
Sherry Evans, Historical Research
Sherry has a Liberal Studies degree from Westfield State College and a Masters in Library Science from University of Rhode Island. She has been a librarian for 8 years. Sherry has had an interest in all things paranormal for many years. There is very little Sherry can’t find out about through research. She enjoys going on investigations and helping to unravel the mystery as to why a location may be haunted, and by whom.
Andrew Barr, Historical Research
Fire service for 31 years; architectural designer; researcher for documentary film; photographer. I believe in something that we, as 21century humans, are totally unaware of yet. There are other dimensions beyond our reach.... Want to time travel...backwards! Nominated for an Emmy in 2009 for his research for a documentary, Andrew also brings his expertise as a professional photographer. Specializing in the Historic Preservation field, documenting for the National Register Nominations & Historic Structure Reports.
Aaron Gouveia, EVP Researcher
I’m a 30-year-old father and husband who became interested in the paranormal after watching way too many Ghost Hunters episode. But because I work as a journalist – and all journalists are natural born skeptics – I wasn’t about to take anyone else’s word for it. So I joined MPI to collect evidence, garner some personal experiences on investigations and see if I can determine for myself whether or not I believe in spirits. My hopes are to debunk and explain first, and consider all other options second.
Connie Boulos, Commercial Case Manager / EVP Researcher
I've always been attracted to the paranormal because I've always felt that there was something else out there. As intelligent beings I would think that there would be some type of 'life after death' that the living and dead could interact with. I can't imagine that with death we would lose all the emotions we've experienced (living, loving, hurting etc.) Connie is a banker.
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Tina Correia, EVP Researcher
I am attracted to the paranormal because I feel that there is something else waiting for us after this life. I have always been interested in it but it really hit me I think when my father passed away. I began to have very vivid dreams and sense things around me. My aunt (father's sister) is very good with hearing, sensing, and seeing things and I like to think I inherited e of her skill. My family is very Catholic and I think they may tend at times to frown upon this area but my upbringing did not dissuade me from my beliefs. I am very happy to be part of MPI so I can continue to explore the unknown. Tina works in the insurance profession.
Domenick Iacone, EVP Researcher
Domenick has had a connection to the Paranormal ever since he can remember. "Its drawn to me like a magnet some bad and some good experiences, and the more I see and hear the deeper my curiosity gets." Domenick has experience in all aspects of paranormal investigating but specializes in Biblical spiritualism; Angelic, and Demonology, along with Mythical creatures and entities.
Jayne Stearns, Residential Case Manager / EVP Researcher
Jayne became interested in the paranormal when at 8 years old, she saw her first shadow person in the antique home her parent’s owned. Unlike some parents, her mother believed her, which contributed to Jayne easily accepting such things as ‘natural’ instead of supernatural. She has been passionately fascinated with the paranormal since then and has taught at local adult education classes; her special areas of interest and expertise being the occult, comparative religions, generational attachments, scripture and especially the darker side of the paranormal: demonology and exorcism. Because of her experiences, she’s never been a skeptic but does honor the scientific need for proof, seeing it as complementary. Plus, she loves their gadgets. She is a Social Worker and freelance writer.
Rachel Andre, EVP Researcher
Always fascinated by the paranormal but skeptical by nature, Rachel has found a new appreciation for ‘the other side’. Being new to the field, Rachel is excited to address some of the unknown answers to questions she has had since her childhood. Rachel is looking forward to finding the balance between a higher being and the entity world.