The University of Santa Monica Faculty is composed of highly qualified professionals who bring to their teaching a strong academic background enhanced by practical and varied experience. They share a commitment to empowering students in transforming their consciousness and their lives, and in becoming masterful architects of their own futures.

Each faculty member has spent years immersed in USM’s teachings and practices, embodying the Principles & Practices of Spiritual Psychology in their own lives and work. They are gifted teachers and facilitators, devoted to guiding students through the profound, soul-centered journey that USM is known for.

Cindy Lou Golin, Ph.D., is a transformational coach, facilitator, and instructional designer with decades of experience in human transformation. She’s the author of The Shadow Playbook. She has served on faculty in a number of transformational programs including JFK University, Integral Institute, Ten Directions, and Two Arrows Zen. Read more ▸

Jeffrey Morgan, J.D., is a minister, counselor, poet, and business executive with a deep connection to spirituality. Guided by lifelong exploration of consciousness, he helps others discover their own inner truth and make meaningful changes in their lives. Jeffrey’s approach emphasizes self-discovery, focusing on the power of truth and love… Read more ▸
Sherie Wylie Markova, D.S.S., has been on a spiritual adventure, consciously, for the last 30 years or so. She began her journey as an experiment to see if she could create more love, laughter, and fun in her life. She wanted to know how to engage the reality of her soul nature. She was searching for experiences that would open her… Read more ▸

Emilio Diez Barroso perfected the art of appearing successful. He manages two family offices, a venture investment firm, sits on the board of over a dozen companies, etc. … But up until recently, he was always trying to get somewhere other than where he was—seeking recognition, achievement, love, success, and finally, the ultimate carrot: enlightenment. Read more ▸

Alyssa Nobriga MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Alyssa holds a master’s degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and holds a second master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology… Read more ▸

Edward Adams, J.D., M.A. has a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Conciousness, Health & Healing from the University of Santa Monica. Ed also holds three degrees from the University of California, Berkeley… Read more ▸
Renée Adams, J.D., M.A., began her conscious Spiritual journey early in life. She knew we are Spiritual Beings having a human experience from an early age, and she was determined to make the most of that awareness. She sought out and found her first spiritual teacher at age 11. Since then… Read more ▸
Johanna Jenkins, L.C.S.W., has served on the faculty of the University of Santa Monica since the inception of the Counseling Psychology Program in 1992. As a member of the founding faculty for that unique program, Johanna participated in the design and co-facilitation… Read more ▸

Founding Faculty

Pioneers of Spiritual Psychology

Dr. H. Ronald Hulnick, President Emeritus of the University of Santa Monica, is a pioneer and innovator in the field of Spiritual Psychology, and together with the University’s Executive Vice President, Dr. Mary R. Hulnick, he has played a seminal role in the development of the study and practice of Spiritual Psychology.
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Dr. Mary R. Hulnick is a pioneer and innovator in the field of Spiritual Psychology, and in her role at the University as Executive Vice President, she was responsible for all academic matters including curriculum development, academic standards and policy, faculty/student relationships, and faculty development. Read more ▸

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