Tiwi first made a connection with AYF through Miniwanca’s sister camp, Merrowvista, in 2010. Holding a variety of positions there, he completed his internship in 2013 as a member of I-45. In 2014 he moved to Seattle to try to incorporate his passion for working with youth with his degree in technology. For 2 years he managed an after school enrichment company there that served up to 20 schools with STEM based curriculum.
In spring 2018, Freeman returned to the AYF as a Community and School Programs Facilitator at Miniwanca, then joined the full-time team as Boys Camp Program Coordinator and then Boys Camp Director in 2019. He returned to the role in 2023 and is thrilled to be back on the dunes.