About Us
Our Story
Being at the frontline of teaching university students comes with great challenges and rewards. Many educators have a front row seat to the emerging talent within our disciplines and because of this we are often approached by businesses, non-profits and those looking to access this pool of talent for various freelance needs. This role is akin to being a talent agent, headhunter, advisor and network maker. Many of us in this role recognize the need for a resource we can trust to send our students/alumni and prospective clients too to help make these connections. This desire and need lead to the creation of UniFreelancer, the first freelance marketplace platform designed exclusively for university students and alumni and the community that wants to work with them.
At UniFreelancer, we believe in the power of network, connection and growth, and we're committed to helping the next generation of professionals succeed in their freelancing journey.
What is our mission?
At UniFreelancer, our mission is to cultivate a community where talent meets opportunity. We strive to empower the next generation of professionals by providing them with the tools and platform to succeed as freelancers. By fostering growth and success for all involved, we aim to make the freelance industry a better place by enabling students to recognize and harness their market value skills, ultimately contributing to a more dynamic and innovative workforce with a community of prospective clients who value the university network.
Who we are
Meet the people behind UniFreelancer.
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.