about us whitney g. wilkerson raven manocchio
principal & business director

In addition to ongoing leadership and project collaboration for the workshop’s creative efforts, Raven manages all aspects of the firm’s business, including client and partner contracts, vendor negotiations, and budget development. Raven began his career working with private art collectors throughout the United States as an Exhibition Designer and Gallery Manager for the Hurst Gallery of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prior to founding Stop Studios, Raven worked for Fross, Zelnick, Lehrman, and Zissu, a leading intellectual property law firm located in New York City handling legal matters for diverse clients such as DC Comics, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, and Lego.

An avid scuba diver, Raven has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Central America. He currently volunteers with The Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, NC and is a member of the Hampshire College Alumni Associate Program.