Meet Andrea Gordillo: The Visionary Leader Set to Transform Our Future

Ever wonder who’s steering the ship as the gig economy takes on the world? Well, meet Andrea Gordillo—the new Executive Director of Freelancers Union—who’s not just filling big shoes, but ready to sprint in them. From Chief of Staff to the helm, Andrea’s been the secret sauce behind pushing bold policies, growing key partnerships, and amping up the Legal Clinic’s fight for freelancers hit by non-payment. She’s not here to play catch-up with the future of work; she’s hellbent on shaping it, spreading the union’s reach to new cities, crafting community hubs where freelancers actually connect, and making membership genuinely useful in day-to-day hustle. With tens of millions breaking free from old career molds, Freelancers Union needs someone with guts and grind—Andrea’s your gal. Ready to see how this game-changing leadership unfolds? LEARN MORE.

The Freelancers Union Board is proud to announce our new Executive Director, Andrea Gordillo. Hired by our previous Executive Director, Rafael Espinal, to serve as his Chief of Staff, Andrea now succeeds him in the role of Executive Director. As Chief of Staff, Andrea has been a driving force behind the union’s recent momentum of moving our policy agenda forward, deepening partnerships, and strengthening the Legal Clinic that advocates for members impacted by non-payment.

Not only does she know Freelancers Union from the inside, she also brings years of organizing experience to the role. That instinct shapes how she thinks about the union and where it’s headed to better serve you. Her plans are ambitious. Andrea wants Freelancers Union out in front on the future of work, helping shape it instead of chasing it. That means expanding into new cities and states, building community hubs where members can find each other, making membership more useful and valuable in everyday life, and growing our voice to ensure independent workers across the country get the protection and respect they deserve. The freelance economy is at a turning point. Tens of millions of people are building careers outside the old rules, and we need a union with ambition to match. Andrea is the right person to lead.

Please join us in welcoming Andrea as your new Freelancers Union Executive Director. There’s a lot of work ahead, and a lot to be excited about. Welcome, Andrea.