Ellie Shahrokhi
About Ellie Shahrokhi
Ellie Shahrokhi serves as the Senior Manager of Research and Business Strategy at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., where she has worked since 2022. With a strong background in data analytics and consumer insights, she has held various roles in research and strategy within the sports and entertainment sectors.
Work at Madison Square Garden
Ellie Shahrokhi has been with Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2015, progressing through various roles. She started as an Analyst in Media Research, then advanced to Senior Analyst in Research and Business Strategy from 2016 to 2019. Following this, she served as Manager of Research and Business Strategy from 2019 to 2022. Currently, she holds the position of Sr. Manager in Research and Business Strategy, a role she has occupied since 2022. Her work focuses on leveraging consumer insights to inform business strategy and drive growth.
Education and Expertise
Ellie Shahrokhi holds a Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Sharif University of Technology between 2007 and 2010. Her academic background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Engineering from Alzahra University, completed from 2003 to 2007. Her education has equipped her with advanced knowledge in data analytics, particularly in consumer insights.
Background in Academia
Before her extensive career in the corporate sector, Ellie Shahrokhi gained valuable experience in academia. She worked as a Graduate Assistant at the Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant in the same department for four months in 2014. These roles provided her with foundational skills in research and education within the field of sport management.
Professional Experience in Research
Ellie Shahrokhi has a diverse professional background in research and strategic planning. Prior to her roles at Madison Square Garden, she worked as an Associate in Research & Strategic Planning at Major League Soccer from 2014 to 2015. Her experience includes transforming TV, digital, and social data into actionable insights, which has been a significant aspect of her career in various organizations.