Yensi is an early career researcher working at the intersection of computational protein design, synthetic biology, and microbiome research. She is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow jointly at the University College Cork and the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington, where her research focuses on designing de novo proteins for biotechnological and health applications.

Beyond the laboratory, Dr. Flores Bueso plays an active role in science for society. She serves as Co-Chair of the Global Young Academy (2024–2026), where she represents early-career researchers on the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board (2024–2026), and has contributed to international efforts on research assessment reform, open science, and equity in science systems, including as a founding Steering Board member of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA).

Originally from Honduras, she is also a social entrepreneur, having co-founded three biotech start-ups, and has been recognised in international media for advancing inclusive approaches to science and innovation. She brings to the GSDR her commitment to science as a global public good, combining scientific expertise from a global perspective, building bridges between research and society.