Sydney Chineze Mokel started her role at the Conservation Law Foundation in April 2020, making efforts to connect with colleagues through virtual coffee dates. Tommaso Elijah Wagner was the only one to agree to a full hour, leading to a meaningful friendship. Sharing interests like Mandarin studies and literature, they collaborated during events such as Black History Month, meeting in person for book swaps. Their meetings included discussions on identity and culture, with thoughtful exchanges of literature like Langston Hughes' autobiography and N.K. Jemisin's 'The Fifth Season'.
During an unusual time, connections formed virtually as Sydney Mokel and Tommaso Wagner navigated a new workplace and cultivated their friendship over shared interests.
In a creative approach to building relationships, Sydney and Tommaso bonded over their college studies in Mandarin and a love for literature through book exchanges.
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