Philip Friedrich

Philip Friedrich serves as a Senior Case and Policy Officer at the Oversight Board since December 2022, with previous roles including Senior Research Analyst for Technology and Elections at Freedom House, where significant research contributed to major publications like the New York Times and Reuters. Friedrich has experience as a Program Officer at the Social Science Research Council focusing on digital platforms for research collaboration. Prior work includes a researcher role at Facebook, synthesizing global qualitative research insights into policy recommendations. An academic background features a Ph.D. in South Asian Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, where extensive interdisciplinary research led to published works and funded projects. Friedrich's teaching experience spans various institutions, including Bowdoin College and Hamilton College, focusing on South Asian history and religious studies.