About Us
At UniFreelancer, we see universities not just as places of learning, but as vibrant communities filled with unlimited potential. Every campus holds a wealth of emerging talent full of students and alumni with fresh ideas, diverse skills, and the drive to make a difference. Yet, as the freelance economy surges into a multibillion-dollar force, this incredible resource remains largely disconnected from the opportunities it deserves.
We’re here to change that.
UniFreelancer was created to help bridge the gap between higher education and the freelance industry, transforming university networks into powerful engines of economic growth and career mobility. Through this connection, UniFreelancer is positioning itself to be the number one trusted freelance marketplace where academic networks fuel the freelance economy.
For students and alumni, UniFreelancer offers more than just freelance gigs, it’s a transformative opportunity to recognize the real-world value of their academic knowledge and skills. By stepping into the freelance economy, they learn to market their expertise, build confidence in their capabilities, and apply what they've learned in the classroom to solve real problems for real clients. It’s a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach to career development that fosters independence, impact, and long-term growth.
For universities, it’s a way to elevate career outcomes, strengthen alumni engagement, and reinforce their role as leaders in workforce development.
And for clients, it’s an opportunity to collaborate with trusted, motivated talent from university networks, gaining fresh perspectives and high-quality work while supporting the next generation of professionals.
We believe in the value of community, the power of education, and the future of freelancing. UniFreelancer is where all three come together.
UniFreelancer is currently in a beta phase. Your feedback is incredibly valuable as we continue to grow and improve. Please email us at info@unifreelancer.com with your feedback. We'd love to hear from you.
Meet the founder
Alina Padilla-Miller PhD, Founder and CEO
As the founder of UniFreelancer, I bring over a decade of experience as a media production instructor and a deep passion for helping students succeed both in the classroom and beyond. My commitment to facilitating opportunities for students to gain valuable experience has been a cornerstone of my career. Recognizing the need for a platform that extends these opportunities into the freelance industry, I created UniFreelancer as the natural progression of my mission to empower students with future opportunities and help them realize their full potential.