Business in Art Symposium

Erica Sutherlin is a powerhouse multi-hyphenate executive, filmmaker, theatrical director and entrepreneur, who serves as the Artistic Executive Director of The Studio@620. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. With a career spanning over 20 years, Erica has established herself as an award-winning visionary. 

She currently serves as the Chair of the City of Saint Petersburg Arts Advisory Committee and a member of the Public Arts Sub-committee. Whether in the boardroom, the classroom, or the director’s chair, Erica continues to drive excellence and illuminate untold stories.

Wonda’s work is rooted in storytelling — the stories we carry in our faces, our posture, our culture, and our everyday moments. She is inspired by people: their resilience, beauty, vulnerability, and quiet strength. Through drawing and charcoal, she seeks to capture more than likeness. She reveals emotion, history, and human connection in her art.

Certified as an Intellectual Property (IP) Law Specialist, Doug Cherry has experience in trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters, as well as technology law. He represents corporations, municipalities, nonprofits, start-ups, artists, creators, and entrepreneurs in a variety of industries, including technology, health care, law enforcement, and manufacturing. 

A Sarasota native and Past President of the Sarasota County Bar Association, Doug received his J.D. and B.S. from the University of Florida.