California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Michael Stoll, professor of urban planning and public policy at UCLA, to the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors, a group of leading scholars and policy experts that advises the Governor and the California Department of Finance on key economic issues facing the state.

The council analyzes economic trends and provides guidance on state and federal developments, including trade policy, tariffs, technological change, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on California’s economy. The newly announced council leadership includes Chair Renee Bowen of Georgetown University and Vice Chair Valentin Bolotnyy of Stanford University.

In a statement accompanying the announcement, Newsom said the council’s expertise will help California navigate “federal shifts, global disruptions, and emerging challenges with creativity, resilience, and confidence” while strengthening the state’s position as the nation’s leading economy. “Together, we’re going to keep California moving forward and strengthening our position as the nation’s leading economy,” said Newsom.

Read the full press release here.