Contact Us
Located in the Student Services Complex, Level 4 at the Pittsburg campus
Mon – Thurs: 9am - 5pm, Fri: 9am - 1pm
- Transfer and Career Services
- Student Services Center
- Upper Level (SS4)
- (925) 473-7444
Career Services Staff
Reggie Turner
Career Services Program Coordinator
Room: SS4-436
925-473-7447
Reginald “Reggie” Turner is a Career Services Program Coordinator, with an emphasis in Career Exploration. He has served in numerous positions supporting student success throughout his tenure with the District at Los Medanos College and Diablo Valley College. Areas of service included student employment coordination, employer relations development, Federal Work Study coordination, Employment Counseling with the Department of Rehabilitation, and Welcome Services/Outreach coordination. He is also a product of the community college system, having attended Wilkes Community College with additional studies at Appalachian State University. A Navy veteran, he is a member of the American Legion and has served as faculty adviser to the LMC Veterans Services Club.
When to reach out to Reggie:
Major exploration
Employment opportunities
Local employer partnerships
Local internship opportunities
Mark Isham is the adjunct career counselor for Transfer and Career Services. Coming to LMC with prior experience at Diablo Valley College, where he was the international student counselor, an ESL instructor, and an adjunct instructor for Career and Life Planning, Mark's specialty at LMC is helping students clarify their academic and career goals and learn how to gain 21st-century skills while they're in college so they'll be career-ready upon graduation. Make an appointment with Mark to talk about your future goals, who and what you want to become, and anything related to Star Trek, Star Wars, or the Marvel cinematic universe.
When to reach out to Mark:
Career counseling
Career & major exploration
Transfer Services Staff
- Sandra Parsons
- Senior Coordinator, Transfer Services & Transfer Academy
- Room SS4-439
- (925) 473-7446
- sparsons@losmedanos.edu
Sandra is the Senior Program Coordinator of Transfer Services and the Program Coordinator of the Transfer Academy learning community. She previously worked for more than four years in Career & Transfer Services at Diablo Valley College, and eleven years in the Contra Costa Community College District. Sandra completed her Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria, B.C., and more recently completed her Master's Degree through Lesley University in Mindfulness Studies. When she is not serving students Sandra enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, or being outdoors.
When to reach out to Sandra:
Transfer Academy Questions
Transfer Support & Questions
University Representative Partnerships
- David Reyes
- Transfer Academy Counselor
- Room SS4-427
- (925) 473 - 7451
- dreyes@losmedanos.edu
David is the Transfer Counselor at Los Medanos College, and is available to meet with
students in the Transfer Academy, as well as all LMC students who are over all interested
in transferring. David received his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from UC San
Diego, and his Master’s Degree in College Counseling from San Francisco State University.
David has worked in various roles in the education field, and is happy to have found
his home here at LMC, as he greatly enjoys serving as a resource and supporting students
through their transfer and educational journeys.
When to reach out to David:
Transfer Academy Counseling & Support
Transfer & Career Services Staff
MJ Alexander
Employment Coordinator
Student Services Building
Contact:
(925)727-3142
malexander604@insite.4cd.edu
When to reach out to MJ:
Student employment processing
- Cynthia Perez-Nicholas
- Program Coordinator, Transfer & Career Services
- Room SS4-440
- (925) 473 - 7428
- cperez@losmedanos.edu
Cynthia Perez-Nicholas is the Interim Director of Transfer & Career Services at Los
Medanos College. She has served in many roles supporting students throughout her career
in education including Workforce Development, Language Development, Research and Accountability,
and Special Education. Along with an M.A. in Education and a B.A. in Social Science,
Cynthia has served students at both the K-12 and community college level and brings
a strong passion to assist students in making the connection from their educational
pursuits to career and employment opportunities.
When to reach out to Cynthia:
For all other things not mentioned above:)
Are you an LMC student looking to connect with an LMC Transfer Advocate? Are you looking to ask questions about your major or potential transfer institution from individuals who work at LMC?
Class Presentations for LMC Staff & Faculty
Transfer and Career Services would be happy to talk to your students on a variety of topics from transferring basics, to career and major exploration, to resume and cover letter development. You can request a presentation to be held during your class time instead of canceling class (or while you are still there).
Transfer & Career Learning Support Outcomes
1. Students who participate in a Transfer Basics class presentation will increase
their
knowledge of transfer options and resources available to them.
2. Increase the number of Black/African American students participating in transfer
activities (workshops, class presentations, and university tours) by 15% by Fall 2023
3. Students who attend an employer presentation will be able to identify resources
available to
employees and/or internships at the company they meet virtually.
4. Increase Cooperative Work Experience Education student enrollment to 279 students
annually by Fall 2023
Transfer & Career Services Ambassadors
Briana Rose, Student Ambassador
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Public Health
Dream School: UC San Diego
Transfer Timeline: Fall 2025
Negin Khalafi, Student Ambassador
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Business Administration 2.0
Dream School: CSUF
Transfer Timeline: Fall 2025
Brenda Maya, Student Ambassador
Pronouns: She/her
Major: Biology
Dream School: UC Davis
Transfer Timeline: Fall 2025
Erin Peixoto, Student Ambassador
Pronouns: She/He/They
Major: Biology
Dream School: UC Davis
Transfer Timeline: Fall 2025
Anthony Bergantino, Student Ambassador
Pronouns: He/him
Major: Psychology
Dream School: UC Irvine/UC Davis
Transfer Timeline: Fall 2025
Yajaira Gonzalez, Student Ambassador
Pronouns: She/her
Major: Administration of justice
Dream School: CSU Sacramento
Transfer Timeline: Fall 2025
Tony Alford, Student Ambassador
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: Music
Dream School: CSU Sacramento
Transfer Timeline: Spring 2026