Alicea Peyton

Alicea Peyton, PhD, MLIS, MLA, is a versatile professional whose career bridges librarianship, community engagement, mental health counseling, publishing, and faith-based service. She serves as an Adult Outreach and Inclusion Librarian at the DC Public Library, where she promotes community engagement and expands access to library resources and services. She is also the Founder and Director of Redemptification Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to spiritual renewal, education, creative expression, and faith coaching. Through the organization, she supports community outreach initiatives, including partnerships with Operation Warm to help provide essential items such as coats and shoes to children and youth in need.

In addition to her leadership and librarianship responsibilities, Alicea is completing her clinical mental health counseling practicum at The Bridges Wellness Group, LLC, where she provides client-centered, trauma-informed support under licensed supervision. Her clinical training includes intake assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, and evidence-based approaches to helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. She earned a PhD in Library and Information Science from Dominican University, where she also obtained her Master of Library and Information Science, and holds a Master of Liberal Arts from the University of Chicago. She is currently pursuing graduate studies in clinical mental health counseling at the University of the District of Columbia and holds a certification in college teaching from the University of Illinois Chicago.

Beyond her professional work, Alicea is an author, researcher, and musician with a longstanding interest in writing, creative expression, religion, and the relationship between information, culture, and society. Through Peydayz Comin Publishing, she manages publishing operations and supports the preservation and distribution of literary and musical works, including archival projects involving gospel music. Her scholarly contributions explore topics such as information literacy, information ethics, and the role of library and information science in addressing misinformation and social challenges. Alicea's multidisciplinary background reflects her commitment to lifelong learning, intellectual exploration, community service, and helping others find resources and support for personal growth. By bringing together her expertise in information science, counseling, creativity, and faith-based leadership, she seeks to make a meaningful difference in the communities she serves.