Courtney lounges in Captain Kirk ’ s Chair
In addition , The Comic-Con Museum will host panels and public programs in their theater also aiming to educate and draw connections between the popular arts and the real world around us . For example , the team recently hosted a panel consisting of Star Trek writers and local scientists from General Atomics for a discussion on the science of nuclear fusion and how it would power the Starship Enterprise to travel at warp speed .
According to Courtney , popular arts and culture are truly the museum ’ s secret sauce . “ It is our great privilege to work every day to harness the power of the popular arts , create an appreciation for it , promote it , and then use it to build community , draw connections between fantasy and reality , and ultimately inspire future creators , storytellers , artists and problem solvers .”
As someone who is consistently surrounded by the teachers , students , civic leaders and government officials who are working tirelessly to make a difference in the community each day , Courtney sees tremendous potential in the Comic-Con Museum and what it can do to inspire and educate visitors . Equipped with 25 years of experience in business development , public policy and corporate relations , Courtney also makes it a priority to lead by example both at work and at home . “ I believe that a strong leader empowers those around them to achieve their goals while offering guidance when needed and inspiring growth and development along the way . They articulate a vision , create a path , provide the necessary tools and then let their team do the rest .”
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