Watch the full-length interview with Mari and find out more about her thoughts on diversity in science and how she is experiencing the challenges that face female scientist coming from a third-world country. In the second part of the interview she reflects on her experience as a member of the program committee of Q-Turn 2020 and the added-value of such a conference format that included awareness sessions and tries to highlight outstanding research that may be under-appreciated in other high-impact venues due to systemic biases.