Jelani Wheeler

Jelani Wheeler serves as the Senior Creative Project Manager at the WNBA since April 2024, previously holding various project management roles within the organization. With a longstanding freelance career as a Live Events Producer for MHM Productions, LLC, Jelani has also contributed to major brands like Nike as the North America Brand Creative Studio Manager. Experience includes significant positions with Madison Square Garden Entertainment where event presentation was a focus, and with the New York Mets, where strategic marketing efforts enhanced fan engagement and revenue growth. Early career roles involved operational support in sports venues and marketing assistance in collegiate athletics at St. John's University, where a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management was earned.