Read on below to learn more about each of them, their path to the Freelancers Union, and the work they’ll be doing now that they’ve arrived.
Jonathan Kim
Jonathan joined us in June as our Hub Operations Assistant and has since ensured that our co-working space is well maintained and that all our events run smoothly. Jonathan is a lifelong New Yorker who has always been drawn to shared spaces and the entrepreneurship of his fellow freelancers. He helped with digital marketing for WeWork’s global expansion and even opened his own co-working space in Vancouver before returning to New York. When he’s not in the Hub, you can find him playing basketball, exploring new neighborhoods and taking long coffee walks.
Dylan Ward
Dylan joins us as our Legal Program Manager, leading our program to advocate for and advise freelancers on rights violations. Most recently, he created and managed a voter protection program for a political action committee in New York. His introduction to local advocacy work began in his hometown of Philadelphia, where he served as finance director and campaign manager for local races before becoming a campaign strategist for the Pennsylvania Working Families Party. Dylan enjoys biking around New York and playing racquet sports on one of the city’s public tennis courts. When it’s nice outside, he says you can find him on one of the benches outside the courts, patiently waiting for his turn to play at Fort Greene Park, along East River Park or at Hudson River Park. He looks forward to helping advocate on your behalf, assert your rights, and fight for meaningful refunds for freelancers across the country.
Andrea Gordillo
Andrea is a lifelong worker advocate, civic and cultural leader, and a daughter of Peruvian immigrants, shaped by a deep commitment to justice and collective care. She has lived on the Lower East Side for many years and has led major cultural and social institutions in New York City. She previously served as development director at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center and as program manager at the Loisaida Center. She is also chair of Manhattan Community Board 3, a trustee of the Public Theater and a board member of the Fourth Arts Block. With a background in union organizing and coalition building, Andrea brings bold, grounded leadership to advance dignity, economic security and opportunity for freelancers across the country.
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