Principals of Aspira CE
The Principals created AspiraCE from a simple idea: that clinical expertise and technology together can produce the highest quality continuing education at an affordable price. Founded by Nicole Hiltibran, a practicing psychotherapist, and author of licensing and educational materials for behavioral sciences, Aspira CE provides the very best educational materials to help our users gain the most from their required continuing education.
Nicole Hiltibran, MA, LMFT
Chief Executive Officer
Nicole Hiltibran, MA, LMFT, is a graduate from Pepperdine University, where she earned her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling, and is a licensed psychotherapist. Nicole has 20 years of experience serving adults, children, couples and families both in the public sector and private practice. Nicole has written state licensing exams for the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences for 10 years and has offered continuing education courses to LMFT’s, LCSW’s, RN’s, and PhD’s.
Matt Hiltibran
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Hiltibran is a graduate of PCC of Hope International University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Upon earning his degree, Matt worked in finance for a nonprofit company for three years. Matt spent 12 years working in sales and marketing for a few large national and international corporations. He is very active in the community working with youth and nonprofit organizations that cater to troubled children and teens.
Rob Swartz, LCSW
Course Consultant
Rob Swartz, LCSW is a husband, father of 2 children and resides in Santa Clarita, CA. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Cal State University, Northridge and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California.Rob has worked both in inpatient and outpatient adult psychiatric treatment programs helping patients suffering from mood and/or psychotic disorders. He has also been in private practice for over 16 years. He enjoys working with individuals, who are dealing with emotional, behavioral and spiritual concerns. He also enjoys working with couples on relationship challenges and communication skills. Rob is a Christian and much of his approach comes from Biblical principles although he respects others beliefs.
Dr. Abimbola Farinde, Ph.D
Course Consultant
Abimbola Farinde, PhD is a healthcare professional who has gained a wealth experience in the field in mental/behavioral health. She has worked with active duty soldiers with dual diagnoses of a traumatic brain injury and a psychiatric disorder, and disease state management. Dr. Farinde has also worked with mentally impaired and developmentally disabled individuals at a state supported living center. Her different practice experiences have allowed her to develop and enhance her clinical and medical writing skills over the years. Dr. Farinde always strives to maintain a commitment towards achieving professional growth as she transitions from one phase of her career to the next.
Dr. Julie Campbell, Ph.D
Course Consultant
Julie Campbell, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Department of Psychology with a joint appointment in developmental and quantitative psychology. Julie’s appointment as a faculty member extends to both the developmental and quantitative graduate programs. Dr. Campbell obtained her Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. While there, she was able to participate in a pre-doctoral program with the Center for Developmental Science at UNC-Chapel Hill. Julie earned her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology under the direction of Dr. George Michel. She has published her research in several prestigious academic journals, including Developmental Psychobiology and the International Journal of Behavioral Development.