Our Team
Kyle Emile
Founder & Executive Director
Kyle started FreeIC as a side-project to solve his own problem of not being able to find public places that facilitated meaningful conversations between strangers. After seeing the impact FreeIC had on him and others, Kyle committed to growing FreeIC and making it his life’s work.
Alex Wong
Community Manager
After discovering FreeIC while visiting the Bay Area, Alex immediately brought the movement to Portland and Austin. From the first conversation, he recognized early how powerful and illuminating FreeIC can be and now supports FreeIC’s vision by focusing on community building, expansion, and everything in between.
Allison Runes
Digital Marketing Manager
Allison attended her first Free IC event in 2018 when visiting her family in the Bay Area. The experience had a profound impact on her and now she’s thrilled to help people experience Free IC and the value of authentic meaningful conversations with people from all walks of life.
Clifford Allen
Community Manager
6 years ago Cliff joined FreeIC and he has loved each year since! From meeting new people & exploring new places, to growing individually, FreeIC has become an invaluable experience for him. Now, he hopes to create opportunities for others to share this experience as well!
Nikhil Nair
Advisor
Nikhil got involved with FreeIC towards the start of 2021 at a time when the organization was operating virtually. Drawn to how FreeIC can be both fun and meaningful, Nikhil is helping the talented team explore the organization's potential and grow its impact.
Zacharie Liman-Tinguiri
Advisor
Zacharie joined the FreeIC advisory board to help the startup team develop a business model to empower people to have meaningful conversations. FreeIC aspires to be an alternative to social platforms that divide audiences in echo chambers that erode civic engagement and discourse.