Meet the Founder 

Khadija Athman brings over 25 years of experience across legal, civil rights, and human resources landscapes. Her journey began as an attorney and civil rights advocate, where she developed a deep understanding of workplace rights and compliance. Over the years, she has served as an HR Director for large nonprofits, a certified mediator in Virginia (inactive), and a strategic advisor to mission-driven organizations.

She founded Athman HR Consulting LLC to help nonprofits and small businesses navigate HR compliance, build strong people practices, and proactively manage workplace challenges — before they turn into crises.

Khadija’s work is rooted in a deep respect for organizational values, employee dignity, and long-term sustainability. She partners closely with each client to create tailored, compliant, and mission-aligned HR solutions.