Busheska Angela

Angela Busheska, 24, is a climate-tech innovator and AI researcher based in New York City. Motivated by losing her aunt to toxic air pollution in North Macedonia, she combines engineering, research, and advocacy to drive climate action.

At Microsoft Research, she invented TerraTrace, a patent-pending system helping farmers and governments comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation. She founded EnRoute, a nonprofit supported by Taco Bell and the Shawn Mendes Foundation, mobilizing volunteers in 50+ countries to expose the costs of fast fashion. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Glamour, and the GreenTech Festival, Angela also serves on the UN Youth Advisory Group.