Adam J. Fowler is an economist and founding partner at CVL Economics. His work focuses on the intersection of economic development and the creative economy. Recent engagements include designing and implementing creative placemaking initiatives and developing strategies for supporting creative talent pipelines. Adam serves on the California Arts Council (CAC) Creative Economy Workgroup and the Entertainment Industry Foundation's (EIF) Careers Program Advisory Council, where he chairs the Data and Research Working Group. He is a member of the Entertainment Equity Alliance (EEA) and teaches strategic planning for the Economic Development Certificate Program at Fresno State University. His research, thought leadership, and expert commentary have been cited in a wide variety of media outlets, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, the San Francisco Chronicle, and National Public Radio.