Salisbury attained a bachelor of arts degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2004 and a juris doctor and a Master of Public Policy and Management (M.P.P.M.)
[3] An attorney, Salisbury ran a low cost law firm representing nonprofits and small businesses.
[5][6] Salisbury previously taught international human rights law in Kosovo and Ethiopia.
[3] In 2022, Salisbury challenged incumbent State Representative Summer Lee in the Democratic primary election.
[7] In 2024, Salisbury faced a primary challenge from Ashley Comans, a progressive ally of Lee.