TEAM

The People Behind the Process

Genesis 2 Project® is guided by scientific, investigative, forensic, and data-integrity leadership focused on evidence governance, responsible analysis, and public trust.

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Leadership & Data Integrity

The Genesis 2 Project Team brings together scientific, investigative, forensic, and data-integrity leadership focused on disciplined research and responsible review. Public-facing team members responsible for governance, evidence handling, research integrity, and disciplined review.

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Dr. JC van Velkinburgh

Data & Public Integrity Officer


Dr. JC van Velkinburgh earned a PhD in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics from Vanderbilt University and conducted postdoctoral research at Los Alamos National Laboratories under a Top Secret “Q” level federal security clearance. Her background includes 39 publications across original research and review articles.

Debra LaPrevotte

Data & Public Integrity Officer


Debra LaPrevotte is a 20-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and a forensic scientist with experience on the FBI’s Evidence Response Team and at the FBI Laboratory. She also served as a Supervisory Special Agent in the International Corruption Unit and helped initiate the FBI’s Kleptocracy Program.

Forensic Authentication Partner

Independent forensic review supports Genesis 2 Project® standards for evidence integrity, source verification, and responsible validation.

Forensic Media Authentication Partner

Primeau Forensics provides independent forensic analysis of video, still-image, infrared, and sensor-based captures connected to Genesis 2 Project® field investigations. Their review process supports digital integrity testing, source verification, and authentication of documented UAP events before material is presented for broader analysis or release.

Follow the Work as It Develops

Join Genesis 2 Project® for access to live briefings, guided evidence reviews, expert Q&As, and new research releases from the archive.

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