Diana Morant, born in Gandia, Valencia in 1980, currently served as Spain’s Minister of Science and Innovation since July 2021. She holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Prior to her current role, Morant has a background in local politics, where she served as the Mayor of Gandia from 2015 to 2021, her commitment to public service was extended to various regional council positions and board memberships within public entities during that time.