Janice Oberding has had a lifelong interest in the history of the paranormal, which she credits to her grandmother--a ghost hunter herself. She serves as the director of the Nevada Ghosts and Hauntings Research Society and is the area representative for Troy Taylor's American Ghost Society. She has brought her knowledge to the academic sphere, developing courses at several local community colleges. Oberding is the author of several books and has been featured on the Travel and History channels as an expert in the field.