Buljubašić was born in the industrial city of Tuzla, before emigrating with her family to the United States at the age of five during the Bosnian War.
[3] After captaining her high school varsity team, Buljubašić declined numerous scholarship offers in the United States,[2] choosing to relocate to Bosnia and Herzegovina and continue her studies there, enrolling in the American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina (AUBiH) where she earned a degree in international relations and Legal Studies from State University of NY.
[4] While studying, Buljubašić simultaneously established ŽNK Salt City Tuzla,[5] the first women's football club in her home town, going on to captain it and hold the position of vice-chairwoman for three years.
[7] At this time Buljubašić also represented Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally, earning six caps and scoring one goal.
[10] She served as Sarajevo's director until 24 October 2021 when she decided to step down after saving the club from financial crisis by managing a new investment and takeover of two investors.