Managing Editor

As 2020 ends, we look toward a brighter future. This issue focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic, creator of new ways of life, new perspectives, and new beginnings. A stronger sense of community emerges from a lockdown that sparked new connections, heightened awareness, and increased appreciation for the people around us.

Working on MODE was a unique experience, especially now since we didn't meet once in person. Yet different creatives still came together to produce something special.

Alimah Kasumu

Having many creative minds unite to virtually brainstorm ideas was mind-blowing. Assisting in the management process was a great way to use organizational, problem-solving, and digital skills, building teamwork by communicating with staff members.

Assistant Fashion Editor	Tanja Ólafía Gylfadóttir Beauty Editor
Assistant Beauty		Working on this magazine has taught me teamwork. We made the best of every situation in these unprecedented times, persevering to overcome obstacles with passion, multiple solutions, and confidence in ourselves.	We have all experienced chaos and vulnerability this year, and I have learned that self-care matters most to me. The challenges that the MODE team faced while publishing this magazine were learning opportunities for all of us.
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Aditi Pardeshi