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INSIDE EXPERIENCE.
IN YOUR CORNER.

Nearly 20 years of navigating federal, state and local government from the inside — now working for you.

The right advice at the right time can change everything.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

[ Advising clients based on real inside experience ]

Government & Public Affairs Advisory

Strategic guidance for organizations navigating federal, state, and local government.

Policy & Legislative Strategy

Helping you understand the landscape, draft wisely, and form a game plan toward passage and implementation.

Executive Communications

Crafting high-stakes messaging for leaders who need to get it right.

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ABOUT RYAN MANN

Ryan Mann is the founder of Headwind Strategies LLC. His nearly 20 year career spans federal, state, and local government, K Street, political campaigns and private legal practice, giving him an unusually broad vantage point on how policy, politics, and communications intersect in practice.

Ryan served as Special Counsel to the Mayor of Indianapolis, Legislative Director for Rep. Joe Donnelly, and Co-Director of the Indiana Election Division. He’s held senior roles across state and city government, the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, and is Of Counsel at a major international law firm. He is a licensed attorney in Indiana and lives in Sacramento with his wife and son.

Let's Talk

If you need help understanding and navigating the halls of government, and getting your message just right, reach out. 

 

Call, email, or complete the form below.

Ryan@HeadwindStrategies.com  /  916.572.3472

Government & Public Affairs Advisory

Advisory services for organizations navigating complex government environments at the federal, state, and local level.

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