Samantha Babich

Samantha Babich serves as the Chief Administration Officer for the Renton Regional Fire Authority, where she oversees a multifaceted division encompassing Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Communications, Planning, and Administrative Services. With more than 20 years of experience in the public sector, Samantha is recognized for her strategic leadership and her ability to drive organizational effectiveness through innovative workforce development and modernized hiring practices.

Throughout her career, Samantha has led transformative talent acquisition initiatives for two fire service agencies, helping them navigate the evolving demands of today’s competitive labor market. Her collaborative approach, dedication to continuous improvement, and commitment to building inclusive, people-centered workplaces have positioned her as a trusted leader and change agent in local government.

Samantha brings a unique blend of operational insight and people-first leadership to every conversation—and is excited to share lessons learned from the fire service industry that can apply across all sectors of government.