Former Air Force Flight Attendant Cortni Potts Pursues Counseling Degree to Aid Veterans with PTSD
Cortni Potts, a veteran who served 21 years in the Air Force, including 17 years as a flight attendant for high-ranking officials, is now pursuing a master’s degree in counseling at Arizona State University (ASU). Potts's career involved providing five-star service on flights for dignitaries such as First Lady Jill Biden and President Barack Obama. After retiring from active duty in 2021 and working briefly as a federal civilian, Potts was diagnosed with PTSD two years later, prompting her to seek therapy. This personal experience led her to shift her career focus towards helping other veterans, particularly those with combat PTSD. She aims to work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Potts also teaches yoga at Black Swan Yoga in Phoenix, a practice she adopted during her military service to manage physical and mental strain.
