About Us
Catharsis Administrative Services LLC is a Washington, DC–based company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and food industry professionals navigate administrative and regulatory requirements with confidence.
We provide reliable, organized, and culturally responsive support in business registration, licensing, compliance, permitting, and professional training. Our goal is to simplify complex processes, allowing our clients to focus on growing and sustaining successful businesses.
Our Mission
At Catharsis Administrative Services, our mission is to provide entrepreneurs and business owners with the tools, knowledge, and administrative support needed to build strong, compliant, and sustainable businesses.
We are especially committed to serving immigrant and underserved communities by delivering accessible guidance, practical solutions, and professional training that promote long-term growth and opportunity.
Meet the Founder
Ana Mejia
Founder & Lead Consultant
Ana Mejia is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Catharsis Administrative Services LLC, bringing more than 20 years of professional experience in operations management, banking, customer service, administration, and business support.
Her diverse background includes expertise in administrative operations, accounting support, fraud prevention and compliance training, customer relations, and regulatory processes. Combined with her extensive knowledge of the food industry, Ana provides practical, results-driven guidance for entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Washington, DC, and Maryland.
Through Catharsis Administrative Services, Ana is committed to empowering entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to build sustainable businesses and achieve long-term success.
Ana's mission is to help business owners overcome administrative and regulatory challenges by providing clear guidance, dependable support, and industry-specific expertise. Through Catharsis Administrative Services, she is committed to empowering clients to move forward with confidence and achieve lasting success
Professional Credentials & Expertise
ServSafe® Instructor
ServSafe® Authorized Proctor
FDA Registration Expertise (21 CFR 108, 113, and 114)
Better Process Control School (BPCS) Certified
Administrative Operations & Office Management Expertise
Accounting and Financial Administration Training
Fraud Prevention and Compliance Training
Banking and Customer Service Management
Business Registration, Licensing, and Permitting Support
Bilingual Client Support (English & Spanish)
Our Story
Founded in 2022 by Ana Mejia — a certified chef, ServSafe Instructor and Proctor, and FDA-trained compliance professional — Catharsis was born from lived experience.
As the founder of Mena's Boys, an FDA-recognized food manufacturing business, Ana experienced firsthand the administrative burden that pulls food entrepreneurs away from their passion. Navigating FDA registration, compliance documentation, and regulatory requirements while running a production operation showed her exactly what food business owners need — and what the industry was missing.
What began as support for nonprofits and culinary consultants quickly became something more focused: a full-service firm dedicated exclusively to helping food businesses operate safely, legally, and confidently — in English and in Spanish.
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