She holds a B.S degree in sociology and psychology. She has been a social worker, peace and civil rights activist, counselor, teacher, parent, health and wellness trainer, songwriter, and performer. Through a series of dreams, Frances was led from Minnesota to The Lighted Way Fellowship in Santa Monica, Calif., to begin in-depth studies and training with Muriel Isis, Doctor of Divinity, M.S. Family Counseling. In 1999 Frances became director of The Lighted Way Fellowship.