Licia Rester-Frazee serves on the University of Santa Monica's faculty for the First Year class. She also served for three years as a Faculty Project Report Reader in the Second Year class.
Additionally, Licia serves as USM's Director of Online Education. In this capacity, she works closely with Drs. Ron and Mary Hulnick to translate the principles and practices of Spiritual Psychology to the interactive medium. A professional writer and instructional designer for 20 years, Licia has worked on a variety of interactive projects, including children's multimedia, online business courseware, corporate and university websites, and psychology software. Some of her past clients have included Microsoft, American Express, NBC, Hanna-Barbera Studios, Phillips Interactive Media, Honda, Volvo, University of Southern California, Interactive Health Systems, and Amgen. In her current role at the University, Licia also brings her earlier experience in video production and post-production to the development of Soul-Centered Online Education.
In 1985, Licia graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Communication Arts from Loyola Marymount University, receiving Student of the Year awards in both the Department of Communication Arts and the School of Fine Arts. In 1999, she completed her Master's in Spiritual Psychology degree at the University of Santa Monica and was awarded Student of the Year. She continued on to earn her M.A. in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Consciousness, Health, and Healing from USM in 2000. In 2005, she completed USM's pioneer program in Soul-Centered Leadership, and in 2008 graduated from the University's Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program, receiving the award for Counseling Psychology Student of the Year. In addition, Licia has trained in computer software applications, design, and programming, as well as adult educational theory and application.
Licia lives with her husband David and Lizzie, their pet gecko, in Torrance, California. She loves dancing, storytelling, creative writing, laughing with family and friends, and serving the Beloved.


