Leire Leguina Casas

Leire Leguina Casas is an experienced professional specializing in science diplomacy and cultural management. Currently serving as a Science Diplomacy Officer and European Projects Manager at Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología since May 2021, Leire has expertise in H2020 projects, R&D, and innovation management. Leire's previous roles include Cultural Projects Consultant at Lord Cultural Resources, International Communication at PhotoEspaña, and Project Manager for the POSTDATA H2020 project at LINHD. Additional experience includes public and cultural affairs coordination at the Consulate General of Spain in New York, project advisory at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, and institutional and cultural management with Instituto Cervantes. Leire holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's in Economics and Law, a Master's in Cultural Management, and advanced certifications in public cultural institution management and community-based cultural policies.