Fairfax City Welcomes New Human Resources Director

Published on July 23, 2025

(July 23, 2025) Following an extensive recruitment and interview process, Ms. Fatina Williams was selected to serve as the City of Fairfax Human Resources Director. The advertised position attracted scores of talented applicants, and Williams stood out as the best candidate. She started her position with the city on July 17.

“Fatina brings a successful record of resolving complex employee relations issues, reducing turnover, and fostering a positive work environment,” City Manager Bryan Foster said. “We’re very excited she has joined our organization to fill this vital role.”

Williams has worked in human resources for the armed forces and the federal government, gaining extensive experience in employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, organizational development, and performance management. She has earned several awards for her professionalism, including the Sustained Superior Performance Award from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Williams has a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Tennessee. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and has taught in Kansas as a visiting associate professor.

“Having spent the last 16 years of my career in public service, I feel incredibly fortunate for this opportunity to work for and with the City of Fairfax community,” Williams said. “The city has a rich history of civil service, and I’m excited to be a part of its next chapter.”