Here are the SkeptiCamp Los Angeles 2024 speakers and presenters.
Susan Gerbic
Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the founder of Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW), Monterey County Skeptics and is a self-proclaimed skeptical junkie. A Skeptical Inquirer contributor Gerbic is a fellow of CSI and winner of the James Randi Foundation award for 2017. In 2018, Susan founded and manages About Time a non-profit organization focusing on scientific skepticism and activism. While her particular focus has been “Grief Vampires” (psychics), her activism encompasses all areas of skepticism. You can find out more at
AboutTimeProject.org.
Ross Blocher
Ross Blocher is co-host of the hit podcast “Oh No, Ross and Carrie!” and an investigator of all things fringe science, alternative medicine, paranormal and spiritual. He is an investigator with the Center for Inquiry Investigations Group (CFIIG), which offers a $500,000 prize for proof of paranormal abilities. Ross was born into evangelical Christianity and spent a good amount of time in churches of various denominations and memorizing scripture. At the same time, he voraciously read books about ghosts, vampires, aliens and chupacabras. While his beliefs changed, his interest in them didn’t, and Ross has spent the time since trying to understand the varieties of belief.Oh No Podcast
Tory Christman
Tory Christman is a former Scientologist turned outspoken critic of the Church of Scientology. Tory spent over 30 years within the organization before escaping in 2000. Since then, Tory exposes the harmful practices and policies of Scientology. She has become a prominent figure in the anti-Scientology movement, advocating for greater transparency and accountability from the organization. Christman has shared her experiences through interviews, public speaking engagements, and online platforms, aiming to raise awareness about the realities of Scientology. Her journey out of the organization has contributed to the broader discourse on the controversial practices of ScientologyTory’s YouTube channel
William M. London
Adrienne Hill
Adrienne Hill is a retired high school mathematics teacher who fills her time as a Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia editor, board member of Susan Gerbic’s About Time non-profit organization, Skeptic Zone reporter, and co-chair of the Western Canadian Reason Conference (WeCanReason) which is held in Calgary, Canada at the beginning of May each year. She has written articles for AITP Comics, The Skeptic (Australia) and Skeptical Inquirer magazines. In addition, Adrienne is a board member and speaker for the Tourette OCD Alberta Network and a wannabe photographer, capturing one blurry bird picture at a time.
https://www.zonegiggler.ca/
Heather Henderson
Heather Henderson is a singer, comedic actress, veteran burlesque performer and filmmaker. For 6 years, Heather was the co-host, producer, talent booker and editor for the award winning podcast Ardent Atheist and its sister show, Skeptically Yours. She was the Assistant Film Editor on Doug Stanhope’s “Oslo: Burning the Bridge to Nowhere”, Teller’s film “Play Dead” and Penn Jillette’s film, “Gambler’s Ballad”. She is also a co-producer for the documentary “Science Friction”.
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Emery Emery
Emery Emery is an American comedian, film editor and producer, and outspoken atheist, known for his contribution to numerous comedy-related films and TV shows, his two podcasts, Skeptically Yours, and the award-winning Ardent Atheist. Further, he has the distinction of being a contributor to The Atheist’s Guide to Christmas, and the editor of the documentary The Aristocrats.
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Nader Hanna
Nader Hanna is a professional mind reader and hypnotist based in Los Angeles. Known for his mind-bending feats of ESP and hypnosis, Nader has a unique ability to engage his audience in a way that will leave them in wonder and awe. He has performed at corporate events for companies such as NBC Universal and for major celebrities and film directors like John Landis, Joe Dante and Tippi Hedren.
The Master Mentalist