Our Leadership

Karl Frisch is the Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations at American Oversight and leads the organization’s communications strategy, including media outreach and engagements.

Frisch is an accomplished nonprofit executive and communications specialist with a reputation for impactful work on consumer financial protection, media fairness, and government ethics. As Executive Director of the consumer watchdog Allied Progress, he led efforts to protect Americans targeted by predatory lenders, deceptive student loan servicers, and other financial scammers. Earlier in his career, he served in senior communications roles with the U.S. House Committee on Rules, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and Media Matters for America. 

Frisch earned his bachelor’s degree with highest distinction from the University of Virginia.