Leanna Barcelona

Leanna Barcelona is an Assistant Professor & University Archivist at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the Special Collections & University Archives within the University Library. She holds a Master's in Library and Information Science and a Bachelor's in History and Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on archival policy development, institutional history preservation, and digital archiving strategies.

Key professional contributions include studies on student life documentation in university archives and best practices for online exhibits management. She has held certifications as a Certified Archivist (2018-2023) and Digital Archives Specialist (2020-2025). Barcelona has served on professional committees including the Program Committee (2022), Committee on Education (2021), and Steering Committee (2021 as Secretary).