Jalen Upshaw

Jalen Upshaw is a skilled event management professional with extensive experience in coordinating major events within sports and entertainment. Currently serving as Manager of Major Events for Atlanta United FC at AMB Sports and Entertainment since June 2022, Jalen previously held the position of Office and Event Coordinator at S.A.F.E. Management, overseeing logistics for high-capacity events. Jalen's background includes roles as Coordinator for Facilities & Events at Towson University, Graduate Assistant at VCU Recreational Sports, and Intern at UCLA Recreation. Jalen also has leadership experience as President of Men's Club Basketball at Central Michigan University and has contributed to athletic promotions as a Marketing and Promotions Intern. Jalen holds a Master of Education in Sport Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.