Kevin Clowden
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- Milken Institute1h 6m
Gender Equity Leadership in a Time of Transition
Lauren Gustus, Autumn Burke, Laura Friedman, Cassandra Pye, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Chris Silbermann, Kevin Clowden
The Milken Institute California Center convened a summit in Sacramento to replace previous state conferences with a strategy focused on data-driven policy recommendations and actionable solutions for workforce and gender equity challenges. A new study by Jessica Jackson highlighted critical disparities, including California's lower female labor participation and legislative representation compared to national averages, while panelists detailed how structural barriers like residency laws and unconscious bias perpetuate these gaps. In response to these findings, corporate leaders and state legislators outlined initiatives such as the "50-50 by 2020" target, expanded harassment definitions, and mandatory bystander training, with the collective prediction that a female governor will be elected in California within the next eight years.
- Milken Institute1h 45m
Priced out: Can high-density housing solve the affordability crisis? (KPCC Forum Series)
Dana Cuff, Ed DeMarco, Larry Gross, William K. Huang, Jeff Schaffer, Josie Huang, John Cohn, Kevin Clowden, Bill Davis, Josie Wong, Bill Huang
Co-presented by KPCC and the Milken Institute, the "Rescuing the California Dream" forum series convened experts to address Southern California's severe housing affordability crisis, noting that 30% of households cannot afford a median home amidst a deficit of 527,000 affordable units. Panelists identified root causes such as restrictive zoning, decimated state funding, and the exploitation of the Ellis Act, while proposing solutions including CEQA reform, adaptive reuse of vacant buildings, and transit-oriented development to increase density without relying solely on high-rises. The event concludes with a summary panel at the December Milken Institute California Summit, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive state-level strategy to prevent deepening economic segregation and to ensure no net loss of existing affordable housing.
- Milken Institute1h 33m
Building a 21st Century Workforce and Market – What’s the Solution? (KPCC Forum Series)
Matt Horton, John Cohn, Ben Bergman, Kevin Clowden, Vontone Quinlevin, Jessica Goodhart, Russell Ragsdale
Presenters analyze California's severe economic challenges, including a 5.9% unemployment rate and housing unaffordability, alongside a critical workforce shortage driven by the decoupling of productivity and employment numbers. In response, local utilities like Southern California Edison and community colleges are piloting "earn while you learn" programs and expanding Career Technical Education to fill high-paying middle-skill roles in sectors ranging from solar energy to advanced manufacturing. The discussion concludes that future regional competitiveness depends on shifting toward a continuous retraining economy supported by micro-credentials and targeted government procurement to sustain local employment growth.
- Milken Institute1h 12m
Asia Summit 2015 - China's Growing Movie Industry: Does It Still Need Hollywood?
Kevin Clowden, Chris Bremble, Peter Hsiao, Ellen Eliasoff, James Fong, Rose Kuo
Driven by a youthful demographic and aggressive infrastructure expansion, China is projected to surpass the U.S. as the world's largest film market despite a regulatory quota system that limits Hollywood imports to 34 films annually. This interdependence has catalyzed massive strategic investments, such as the $2.5 billion Dream Center and the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis, while prompting Hollywood to produce dual-version content tailored specifically for Chinese audiences. Although local production faces significant challenges regarding talent and commercial storytelling mechanics, the market is evolving toward a sustainable fusion model that blends domestic folklore with international production values to sustain long-term growth.
- Milken Institute20 min
Overview 2011 State of the State Conference
The California Center, under the leadership of Kevin Clowden and advisory chair Scott Minard, recently presented a comprehensive analysis of the state's economic recovery, highlighting a job growth surge of 250,000 private sector positions and a rebound in manufacturing and construction driven by public infrastructure investment. The report emphasized California's sustained dominance in venture capital, which captured 57% of national placements in 2010, and its strategic export focus on Asia, while addressing challenges such as housing market stagnation and human capital retention. Concluding the session, the event honored Steve Jobs' legacy through a tribute to his integration of engineering and artistry, reinforcing the state's commitment to fostering innovation in technology and biomedical sectors.