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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 27 MIN

Maritime Museum: Collecting, Preserving and Presenting San Diego's Rich Maritime Heritage

from Spotlight on the Community · host Cloudcast

Dr. Christina Connett Brophy, President and CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, talks about the museum's focus on San Diego's maritime heritage and its role in ocean conservation. Brophy highlights the museum's educational programs, including overnight stays for schoolchildren on historic vessels such as The Star of India.  Brophy discusses the museum's collaboration with local organizations on blue technology and renewable energy initiatives. Brophy emphasizes the museum's efforts to diversify its storytelling and community engagement, including a new community advisory group and capital project called the Gateway Project. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

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