THIS MONTH THIS MONTH THE EXCHANGE SUMMER 2020 APPY’S NOTE: This issue, A LETTER TO OUR EVP Salesforce Platform Trailhead & Developer, Sarah Joyce Franklin would COMMUNITY like to share a few words and thoughts with our readers. Our world has changed. We went from planning the future to Inspiration called. simply surviving the now. Today, we are in the middle of four crises at once — a health crisis, an economic crisis, a social crisis, and Did you miss it? a leadership crisis — and we are seeing them disproportionately impacting communities of color. We are confronted with the Catch up on the developer event of the year. realities of racism and violence against the Black community. Replay these highlights from TrailheaDX and get some Black Lives Matter, and now is a time for us to reflect on our great guidance on returning to the workplace safely. values — to listen, learn, and most importantly, take action. My focus is on what change we can make in Businesses and organizations are using Reopen safely the tech industry by building a platform that technology in new and different ways to pivot, with Work.com Ask the Experts is accessible to all. By removing every barrier, transform, and help. Just a few of these stories from cost to proximity to approachability and you’ll find in these pages of The Exchange and more, to learn our platform. And to empower there are so many more. everyone by celebrating Trailblazers from all Let’s stay kind to each other. Let’s stay walks of life, and giving power to voices that empathetic to each other. Let’s stay connected need to be heard most. to each other. And let’s help each other innovate Our community continues to thrive during and build the future that we want together — crises because you all are helping each other a future that is just, equitable, and ethical. and empowering one another — whether #Trailheart supporting healthcare and essential workers, standing up for equality, or helping someone learn new skills. I’ve never felt more thankful for our community and ecosystem. The stories of strength, resilience, and positivity amaze and inspire me. Sarah Joyce Franklin