Salma was born in Baja California, Mexico. As a Mexican-born immigrant and activist, she is deeply committed to social justice and its role in enhancing the lives of her community members. She has cultivated a passion for visual arts, embracing photography, graphic design, and videography as means to capture the essence of various movements. Currently, she serves as the Digital Program Manager at the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada. Salma has also received certifications in graphic design and digital organizing from Social Movement Technologies and RE:Power.