Adam Howell, Owner

Adam Howell is an experienced writer, marketer, media relations, and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. Currently, Adam serves as the Outreach Director for NY FarmNet where he travels the state promoting the program’s work to farmers, partners with supporters, and manages all program communications.

Adam previously served as the Director of External Affairs for Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE) a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to educating the public on autonomous vehicle technology. At PAVE, Adam oversaw public sector outreach and development. Additionally, he led the organization’s media relations, external communications, marketing, and content creation efforts which included the creation of a national scholarship program, hosting a weekly podcast series, and organizing a national digital forum for policy collaboration on AV technology.

Adam also spent 5 years as the Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Cornell Local Roads Program and, before that role, worked for nearly a decade in Illinois State Government.

Adam lives in Lansing, NY with his wife and children.

Selected Published Works

Howell, A.H. (2023, May) "Ukraine's ITS in a time of war." ITS International https://www.itsinternational.com/feature/ukraines-its-time-war

Howell, A.H. (2022, October). “The Road to AV Acceptance – Overcoming Public hesitance.” ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International
https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/opinion/the-road-to-av-acceptance-overcoming-public-hesitance.html

Howell, A.H. (2022, October) “The Local Technical Assistance Program: 40 Years of Service and Support for Local Transportation Across the Nation The Local Technical Assistance Program: 40 Years of Service and Support for Local Transportation Across the Nation” FHWA Public Roads Magazine · Oct 11, 2022
https://highways.dot.gov/public-roads/autumn-2022/06

Howell, A. H., & Lafond, M. L. (2020, November). “How Local Departments Can Reap Big
Rewards Using Social Media.” APWA Reporter, 87(11).
https://apwa.partica.online/reporter/november-2020/flipbook/56/

Howell, A.H. (2019, January/February). “Working with the Media: A Guide for Local
Highway and Public Works Departments.” Talk of the Towns and Topics, 33(1).