Interview: Vanessa Boarati

This interview with Vanessa Boarati explores the integration of diversity considerations into research management in Brazil. Drawing on her background in economics and experience as a research manager, Boarati emphasises the importance of fostering inclusive practices across dimensions, such as gender, race, age and (dis)ability. Boarati highlights challenges in promoting diversity, including the need for sustained managerial commitment and collective team engagement. Examples of inclusive hiring decisions illustrate both the opportunities and complexities of building diverse teams. Boarati underscores the research manager’s role in reconciling local cultural contexts with global expectations, stressing that authentic inclusion requires active listening and long-term dedication.