Our Faculty

Melissa Korber

Mass Communications Instructor and Program Coordinator

Advisor to the LPC Express, Naked magazine, and Havik, the LPC Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing.

• BA Political Science, Minor: English Literature, Montana State University
• MA Creative Writing, San Francisco State University
• JD University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Melissa Korber started her career like many other writers do - writing for her high school, college and law school papers. Even while a practicing attorney, she always enjoyed writing and eventually found her way out of the courtroom and back into the college environment. Now she teaches and serves as the faculty advisor for the LPC Express newspaper and as co-advisor of Naked magazine and Havik, the LPC Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing.

Melissa  has worked at Las Positas College since 1998 and has guided the Mass Communications program as it has expanded its focus to include magazine, radio, multimedia production, and public relations. The program now features two degrees and two  certificates. LPC students and publications have received many awards for excellence from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges and the Associated Collegiate Press.

"Las Positas College is such a wonderful place," she says. "The campus is beautiful, the staff is friendly and supportive, and I love dealing with the many different types of students."

What does she recommend to students who want a career in journalism? "Get whatever experience you can!" she states. "Work on your school paper or magazine. Get an internship. The more experience you have, the easier it will be to get your foot in the door."​

Marcus Thompson II

Mass Communications Instructor

Advisor to Naked magazine

• BA Journalism, Clark Atlanta University

Marcus Thompson II is a lead columnist at The Athletic Bay Area. He is a prominent voice in the local sports scene after 18 years with Bay Area News Group, including 10 seasons covering the Warriors and four as a columnist. Marcus is also the author of the best-selling biography "GOLDEN: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry." At Las Positas College, Marcus serves as co-adviser of Naked magazine and teaches journalism and communications classes. Follow Marcus on Twitter @thompsonscribe.

Alex Galindo

Advisor to Radio Las Positas

• BA in Latin American Studies, U.C. Berkeley
• JD John F. Kennedy University School of Law

Alejandro “Alex” Galindo has been a contributor to various Bay Area radio and TV stations for the last ten years. He was a background in audio visual arts. In the past, he has worked with his students to create successful collaborations such as the 2016 Battle of the Bands. He has created several internships at Radio Las Positas. His advanced students receive training in management from positions of responsibility and leadership. Many of Alex's students have become employed in the radio industry. He also works on the creation of opportunities for those who seek to transfer to four-year institutions. He's currently working to expand the radio program at LPC and path the road for radio students

Learn more about Radio Las Positas. Or follow them on Facebook.