Salma Yusuf is a human rights advocate, legal professional and peace practitioner from Sri Lanka. She specialises in policy and process development, strategic advocacy, and thought-leadership. She has previously worked as a public official in Government, a university lecturer and researcher, a journalist, and a civil society activist nationally and internationally.

In recognition of her professional contributions, she has received leadership awards from the U.S. Department of State, the Foreign Ministry of France, and the European Union. She has a Master of Laws in Public International Law from Queen Mary University of London and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from University of London. She has completed specialized fellowships at University of Toronto, University of Canberra and American University of Washington.

Salma Yusuf is a member of Women Mediators across the Commonwealth (WMC), a network hosted by Conciliation Resources which connects women with a broad range of mediation knowledge and experience.