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In our July 2020 meetup we're discussing culture at Observable. As the world has changed, there's been change, struggles and the need to acclimate to a new normal. In this panel, Observable team members Cassandra Ferrara, Kudakwashe Mushaike, Frances Chong, and Visnu Pitiyanuvath discuss topics such as being on the Observable team, hiring, values and how we've been coping and supporting each other in 2020. `33:T40e,md`--- ## Speakers

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**Melody Meckfessel** [@Melody](https://observablehq.com/@melody) CEO and Co-founder at Observable

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**Cassandra Ferrara** [@Cassandra](https://observablehq.com/@cassandra) VP, Developer Relations at Observable

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**Frances Chong** [@frannypackk](https://observablehq.com/@frannypackk) Head of Talent at Observable

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**Kudakwashe Mushaike** [@kudakwashe](https://observablehq.com/@kudakwashe) Software Engineer at Observable

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**Visnu Pitiyanuvath ** [@visnup](https://observablehq.com/@visnup) Software Engineer at Observable.

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**Wayne Sutton** [@waynesutton](https://observablehq.com/@waynesutton) Community Manager at Observable

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