Andrea Mansfield

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Andrea Mansfield

( Maryland,  )

Manis Canning & Associates

Introduction

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.

Recommendations  Achievements  Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Biography 
Recommendations

  • "The Motion Picture Association of America began its relationship with MCA in 1974, working with Co-Founder George Manis. We can't imagine working with anyone else. They anticipate our issues and their professionalism and integrity is unmatched in Annapolis. For decades, it has been clear to MPAA that their relationships with elected leaders are based on trust and mutual respect." - Vans Stevenson, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs, Motion Picture Association of America
  • "No matter how large or small, I can always trust MCA to dive into the substance of an issue. Their experience working at the highest levels of State and local government gives them a unique command of both the process and the issues. There is no one I'd rather work with in Annapolis." - Anne Lindner, Vice President of State Legislative Affairs, Pepco Holdings
  • "MCA continues to help us navigate the complexities of one of the largest and most important urban renewal projects in the country, Port Covington. Available at all times, day or night, I know I can count on them for their strong grasp of the issues and effective leadership." - Marc Weller, President and CEO Weller Development Company
  • "We turned to MCA help secure funding for our new Regional Youth Workforce and Innovation Center. They have become a trusted partner and advisor, not just for our new Center, but also on efforts to expand career and technical exploration in the K-12 school system." - Jennifer Bodensiek, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
  • "We added MCA to our team when we needed timely advice on an issue of great importance to the company. They quickly brought themselves up to speed and knew the players to get the job done. We can't thank them enough for their results- oriented approach. Their knowledge of all levels and branches of Maryland government has been invaluable." - Brett Kelly, Vice President, Fraport Maryland (formerly Airmall Maryland)
  • "I've worked with MCA for many years, and I have always been impressed by their thorough approach to government affairs. They work in a bipartisan manner to get results for their clients and they are clearly respected on both sides of the aisle by elected officials and staff alike. The MCA team has helped facilitate relationships and presented opportunities for me to communicate directly with policymakers about issues important to my business." - Gary Mangum, co-Founder of ForwardGro and former CEO of Bell Nursery
  • "It isn't easy to start a new business - let alone a new industry. MCA gave the medical cannabis growers and processors in our organization instant credibility, and a powerful voice in Annapolis. With their help, we have gotten our businesses off the ground and are delivering a safe, reliable and affordable medical product to Maryland patients." - Jake Van Wingerden, owner of SunMed Growers and past President of the Maryland Wholesale Medical Cannabis Trade Association (CANMD)

    • Achievements

    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

    Clients

    1) Adventist HealthCare, Inc.

    2) Alkermes

    3) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland and Delaware

    4) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)

    5) Council for Responsible Nutrition

    6) Holcim Participations (US) Inc.

    7) Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

    8) Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants

    9) Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.

    10) Maryland Chiefs of Police Association

    11) Maryland Humanities

    12) Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission

    13) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition

    14) Maryland Sheriffs' Association

    15) Northrop Grumman Corporation

    16) RAI Services Company

    17) Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    20+ years

    Biography

    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.

    Last Updated: November 19, 2024