410-263-7882
12 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Environment/Recycling, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Public Safety, Public Sector, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I'm a highly accomplished government relations specialist with over a decade of experience in local, state, and federal affairs. Currently serving as a Government Affairs Associate at Manis Canning & Associates, I provide strategic advice, issue analysis, and guidance to clients on complex government matters in Maryland. I excel in connecting clients with influential government leaders, building coalitions, and developing legislative strategies.
One of the premier lobbying firms in Annapolis, Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) has been representing the interests of its clients for almost 50 years, dating back to 1974. We provide creative, proactive government affairs, public relations, business and trade association management strategies and programs to a diverse group of clients.
2) Alkermes
4) Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber
5) Baltimore Urban Revitalization LLC
6) Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC
7) BMG Money
8) Boys & Girls Clubs of America
9) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland and Delaware
10) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
11) Chesapeake Urology Associates, LLC
12) Cigna
13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Council for Responsible Nutrition
15) Entertainment Software Association
17) Hikma Specialty USA, Inc. c/o Velocity BioGroup
18) Holcim Participations (US) Inc.
19) Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
20) Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians
21) Maryland Alliance for College Affordability and Equity
22) Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
23) Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.
26) Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
27) Maryland Orthopaedic Association
28) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition
29) Maryland Sheriffs' Association
30) Maryland Wholesale Cannabis Trade Association
32) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
33) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Maryland
34) Northeast Maglev, LLC, The
35) Northrop Grumman Corporation
36) Parsons Transportation Group Inc.
38) Pfizer Inc.
39) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC
41) RSM US LLP
44) Synergics Wind Energy, LLC
46) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
47) Under Armour
0-5 years
Natasha Mehu is a highly accomplished government relations specialist with over a decade of diverse experience in local, state, and federal affairs. With a successful transition from the public sector to the private sector, she is currently serving as a lobbyist at Manis Canning & Associates, where she advocates and educates on behalf of clients' interests to Maryland's state and local governments.
Natasha provides strategic advice, issue analysis, and guidance to clients on complex government matters, and excels in connecting clients with influential government leaders and staff. She is skilled in legislative advocacy and diligently tracks bills, proposed amendments, and regulatory matters to keep clients informed and well-prepared. Natasha's ability to build coalitions and mobilize allies has been instrumental in developing legislative support for clients.
Prior to her current role, Natasha held a senior leadership position as the Director of the Mayor's Office of Government Relations for the City of Baltimore. In this capacity, she formulated policy positions, set strategies, and advocated for the city's local, state, and federal legislative and fiscal priorities. Natasha fostered constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a liaison to city, state, and federal offices.
Natasha's extensive experience in government affairs is further exemplified by her tenure at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo). As the Legislative Director, she led and coordinated advocacy efforts on behalf of MACo's member counties and Baltimore City in front of the Maryland General Assembly. She successfully managed a team of policy advocates, oversaw the legislative policy fellow intern program, and served as a liaison to various affiliate organizations. Natasha's expertise spanned multiple policy areas, including business affairs, health and human services, housing and community development, government liability and courts, and public safety and corrections.
In her earlier career, Natasha served as a Project Manager at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, where she managed nonprofit grantee housing counseling agencies and legal services providers. She excelled in legislative liaison roles and provided technical assistance and training to ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Natasha's commitment to public health and equity is evident through her work as a Research Assistant at the University of Maryland School of Law and as a Student Attorney at the Drug Policy and Public Health Strategies Clinic. Natasha holds a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, with a Certificate in Health Law. During her time in law school, she actively participated in the Student Health Law Organization (SHLO) and the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). She also competed as a member of the BLSA Thurgood Marshall National Trial Team.
Natasha earned her B.A. in Communication, with a minor in Philosophy, from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she received the University Honors Citation and was a member of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society. Natasha is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and holds bar membership in the state of Maryland. She also serves as a Board Member of the Maryland Government Relations Association (MGRA), a Board Member of Chase Brexton Health Care, and a member of the National Black Professional Lobbyist Association (NBPLA).
410-263-7882
12 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
One of the premier lobbying firms in Annapolis, Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) has been representing the interests of its clients for almost 50 years, dating back to 1974. Our team collectively has more than 100 years of experience working with legislatures, executives, and regulators in local, state and federal governments.
We provide creative, proactive government affairs, public relations, business and trade association management strategies and programs to a diverse group of clients. We conduct ourselves in a bipartisan manner and pride ourselves in our ability to build and manage effective grassroots organizations and issue-based coalitions. We believe credibility is essential to maintaining our firm's good name and the good name of our clients, and preserving that commodity is of paramount importance.
2) Alkermes
4) Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber
5) Baltimore Urban Revitalization LLC
6) Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC
7) BMG Money
8) Boys & Girls Clubs of America
9) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland and Delaware
10) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
11) Chesapeake Urology Associates, LLC
12) Cigna
13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Council for Responsible Nutrition
15) Entertainment Software Association
17) Hikma Specialty USA, Inc. c/o Velocity BioGroup
18) Holcim Participations (US) Inc.
19) Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
20) Maryland Alliance for College Affordability and Equity
21) Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
22) Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.
26) Maryland Orthopaedic Association
27) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition
28) Maryland Sheriffs' Association
29) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
30) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Maryland
31) Northeast Maglev, LLC, The
32) Northrop Grumman Corporation
33) Parsons Transportation Group Inc.
35) Pfizer Inc.
36) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC
38) RSM US LLP
41) Synergics Wind Energy, LLC
44) Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland
45) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
46) Tremco CPG Inc.
47) Under Armour
20+ years
Leadership Maryland Board and is a member of the class of 2019
University of Maryland Baltimore County School of Public Policy External Advisory Board
Maryland Economic Development Association Board and Co-Chair of the Public Policy Awareness Committee
Chair, Odenton Town Center Advisory Committee
With more than 20 years of government relations, management, and administration expertise, Andrea E. Mansfield brings her ability to successfully execute advocacy efforts and programs to Manis Canning. Her broad experience and involvement with the Maryland Legislature on policy, fiscal and budget matters; and her ability to work with diverse groups and build consensus on complex issues is an asset to the firm.
Andrea has extensive experience at the state and local level, having led and coordinated policy efforts for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) and implemented the legislative agendas of state agencies. As MACo's Legislative Director she advised, crafted, and implemented the common agendas and legislative goals of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City.
In state government, she worked within three Administrations in positions of increasing responsibility, serving as legislative liaison to the Legislature for the Department of Budget and Management, and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR); and Special Assistant, Director of Financial Aid, and Assistant Secretary of Finance Policy with the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
She has a Master of Policy Sciences from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park.