Fernán Capistran

Fernán Capistran Garrido (born May 5, 1970) is a Dalanic politician and nonprofit director, who serves as Minister of Culture from 28 September 2022 to 31 May 2023. He served as the Minister of Culture and Education from 1 June 2015 to 28 September 2022. He is a member of the Liberal Party.
Capistran began his career in public service as Director of the Unión Cultural, a non-profit organization devoted to the promotion of cultural awareness in Dania. During this time, he was credited with increasing the organization's visibility and reach by utilizing the media to boost the organization's message.
In 2015, Capistran was appointed as the Minister of Culture and Education by then-President Carlos Amieros. During his time in this role, Capistran instituted several reforms to the education system, including the modernizing of the curriculum and increasing access to education for all citizens. He was also credited with revitalizing the cultural sector of Dania, utilizing art, music, and theatre.
In 2022, his Ministry split into two; the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education. As Minister of Culture, Capistran was responsible for the implementation of the National Cultural Development Plan, which aimed to promote culture in Dania.
Garrido retired from public life following the 2023 Dalanic general election, but has not excluded a possible return in the future. He remains in the public eye and is highly respected in the Dalanic political arena.
Category:1970 births
Category:21st-century Dalanic politicians
Category:Dalanic Ministers of Culture and Education
Category:Dalanic Ministers of Culture
Category:Dalanic nonprofit directors