My path to parapsychology has been somewhat unconventional. Although my academic training is in biology—first with a specialization in the history and philosophy of science, and later through graduate studies in evolutionary biology—I have long been fascinated by questions that lie at the boundaries of scientific knowledge. Over time, these two interests naturally converged, leading me to explore one question that continues to guide my research: the biological basis of psi.

I currently serve as Research Coordinator at the Unit of Parapsychological Investigation, Dissemination and Education (UPIDE), the only Mexican organization dedicated to the academic study of parapsychology. While considerable attention has been devoted to the psychological aspects of psi and to theoretical physical models that might account for it, I believe there remains an important opportunity to better understand these phenomena from a biological perspective. I am also interested in questions concerning consciousness and its relationship to the brain.

I have been a member of the Parapsychological Association since 2019, a volunteer since 2020, and became a Professional Member in 2025. During this time, I have presented my research at several PA conventions, experiences that have been both professionally rewarding and personally inspiring. They have allowed me to learn from colleagues whose work I have admired for years while becoming more actively involved in our international community.

If elected, I would be honored to contribute wherever my background may be useful, particularly by helping strengthen the visibility of parapsychological research in Latin America and encouraging greater international collaboration. I believe many misconceptions about our field persist, both among the general public and within academia, and I would welcome the opportunity to help communicate more clearly what parapsychology is—and what it is not.

Ultimately, I believe parapsychology addresses questions whose implications extend far beyond our own field. By bringing together diverse perspectives, maintaining a commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry, and fostering dialogue across cultures and disciplines, I think we can continue exploring questions that may deepen our understanding of human nature. For me, that possibility is one of the most compelling reasons to study parapsychology.

Executive Director, Rhine Research Center
Education Director, Rhine Education Center
Editor, Journal of Parapsychology

After two terms on the Board of Directors of the Parapsychological Association, I am honored to be nominated to serve another term. If chosen for this position, I remain committed to serve and honor the diversity and global nature of this community. As we continue to expand as an organization, my personal approach to the board is one of cooperation, inclusion, and compassion while maintaining the need for a strong scientific foundation for all of our endeavors.

Beyond traditional laboratory work, I continue to advocate for honoring the experiential nature of our field and encouraging learning from qualitative approaches and the reports that continue to provide a direction for research and an opportunity to address the clinical concerns of experiencers.

The technological world is quickly changing with the introduction of advanced programming techniques and AI to the world of research. These advances require a strong ethical foundation in order to ensure that our research adheres to our goals to protect participants and guide our research while enabling the innovation that is sure to evolve in this fast-moving environment. I continue to work with experts in this area to help to define ethical standards for the PA related to research methods and publication guidelines for new technologies within our field and while working in other fields.

Finally, outreach is essential to the dissemination of our work. One of the most important areas for me is increasing the exposure of our findings through educational opportunities, publications, and diverse media channels. Though traditional academic mechanisms are essential to the acceptance of our findings, more diverse and modern avenues can provide a greater reach and enhance the appeal of parapsychology to a larger audience.

Thank you for this opportunity.

I am delighted to be nominated for the PA’s Board of Directors again. I have been a member of this organization for over ten years now, working my way up from a student member to current Board member, most recently, Vice President.

As a Counselling Psychologist and researcher, I value the Parapsychological Association’s unique role in supporting both individuals who report exceptional experiences and the researchers who study them. Preserving and strengthening this dual mission is, and would continue to be, my main objective as a director.

To do this, I will focus on several initiatives. One of my priorities will be helping identify and pursue additional funding opportunities for the PA, as funding is essential for its maintenance, growth, and longevity. I would also like to organize the second Counseling and the Exceptional Experiencer online symposium, building on the success of the inaugural event, which was the first PA program to offer continuing education credits through the American Psychological Association. Furthermore, I am eager to continue supporting the PA’s efforts to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and internationally connected membership.

Thank you for your consideration and for the opportunity to continue serving you as a Board of Director.

I am honored to be on the ballot for Vice President and the Board of Directors. I would like to share what I’d bring and why I’m running.

I have served the Parapsychological Association since 2018, first as Program Assistant for the 61st Convention, then as Program Chair for the 62nd in Paris, Arrangements Chair for the 65th in Mérida, Mexico’s International Liaison since 2021, and Office Manager since 2021. I am also a Spanish translator for the Journal of Parapsychology abstracts and have organized the monthly Psi Agora (2020–2025). Across these roles, my orientation has been the same: make the PA work for its members, its science, and its global community.

Beyond service, I am an active researcher. As Founding President of CISC (Mexico) and researcher of UPIDE, I lead or co-author eight active investigations: replication of Grinberg’s Transferred Potential via 21-channel EEG, Direct Vision in children, anticipatory physiological activity for seismic stimuli, NDE narratives analyzed with AI, remote viewing for atmospheric forecasting (IRVA-funded), aural perception, anomalous telecommunication, and ASC’s phenomenology at electronic music festivals. Recent publications include the JSPR (2025) coin-based apports paper, the Journal of Near-Death Studies (2023) Latin American NDE study, and EdgeScience (2023) on Direct Vision. I also serve on the Boards of the Rhine Research Center and Public Parapsychology.

Parallel to this, I direct Artificial Intelligence and Innovation at one of Mexico’s largest banks. That dual track of institutional administration and applied AI gives me a specific contribution to make at this moment. AI is reshaping how consciousness can be studied; our discipline has both an opportunity and a responsibility to lead that conversation rather than be defined by it.

If elected, I would like to push three priorities:

1. Global representation – Our field’s future depends on students worldwide who, today, often find the PA hard to reach: language barriers, cost barriers, and the perception that this is an English-speaking, Northern-hemisphere field. I will work to grow student membership, expand multilingual resources (starting but not ending with Spanish), and build sustained pathways for emerging researchers from underrepresented regions.

2. Inter-lab collaboration with pre-registered replications – The strongest answer to chronic skepticism toward our work is a coordinated, pre-registered, multi-lab replication of well-established psi effects. I will push for PA-coordinated events and infrastructure that make this possible: shared protocols, registered reports, and a “psi replication consortium” that any lab, large or small, can join. Real consensus comes from converging independent evidence.

3. Thoughtful use of AI and technology – Drawing on my experience in AI and innovation, I would work to streamline administrative processes, improve multilingual communication, and strengthen collaboration across our international community. I see AI as a copilot that can help reduce bureaucracy, support member engagement, and facilitate connections between colleagues, while always leaving scientific judgment and decision-making in the hands of our members.

I would be honored to serve, but even being considered in the conversation is already a dream come true. Thanks for your time.

Dr. Christine Simmonds-Moore is a professor of psychology at the University of West Georgia where she teaches classes on parapsychology, transpersonal psychology among other psychological topics. She is a past board member of the PA where she has held various roles. Her research focuses on correlates of experiences with a view to understanding more about them from both psychological and parapsychological lenses. She is passionate about normalizing parapsychological experiences and is a certified transpersonal life coach. She is a mixed methods researcher and considers that it is important to study parapsychological experiences from multiple and complementary perspectives.

Accordion ContI am honored to have been nominated for election to the Board of Directors of the Parapsychological Association (PA). If elected, I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my scholarship, editorial experience, and commitment to education in support of the PA’s continued growth and leadership.

One of my most rewarding contributions to the field has been serving as Lead Editor of Mindfield: The Bulletin of the Parapsychological Association. During my tenure, we have undertaken the significant initiative of transitioning the bulletin to a modern, user-friendly digital platform. This development represents an important opportunity for the PA to expand its reach, increase the visibility of parapsychological scholarship through improved online discoverability, and engage broader audiences in ways that remain both accessible and academically rigorous.

In addition to my editorial work, I serve as a faculty member at the University of West Georgia, where I regularly incorporate parapsychological perspectives into my teaching. Through my courses, I encourage students to engage with the field, become involved with the PA, and participate in our annual conventions. Each year, we also host the Bill Roll Lecture, an event that highlights leading scholars in parapsychology and attracts students, community members, and an international audience through both in-person attendance and livestreaming. These experiences have reinforced my belief that education and mentorship are essential to cultivating the next generation of researchers, and I would be excited to bring that commitment to the Board.

My scholarship in parapsychology generally focuses on the intersection of the field with critical theory. For me, this is very timely in that we need to understand how parapsychology will fit into a more pluralistic and culturally nuanced globe. I believe that critical approaches to exceptional experiences are able to offer us one such way forward, through their advocacy of methodological diversity, careful analysis of institutional power, and challenges they mount to the scientific mainstream. My time as a PA Board Member would speak to these values.

If elected, I would prioritize expanding access to high-quality parapsychological content and educational resources while strengthening the value of PA membership. It would be a privilege to serve on the Board of Directors of the Parapsychological Association.ent

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