Tianqi (Emily) Tan
About Tianqi (Emily) Tan
Tianqi (Emily) Tan is the League Operations Associate Manager for the NBA 2K League at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in New York, United States.
Company
Tianqi (Emily) Tan is currently an Associate Manager of League Operations at the NBA 2K League, within the National Basketball Association (NBA). Based in New York, she has been affiliated with the NBA since 2021 and has held various roles within the organization. Prior to her current management position, she was the League Operations Coordinator for the NBA 2K League. During her tenure at the NBA, she has played a key role in the operational aspects of the league.
Event Operations Expertise
Emily has garnered substantial experience in event operations through her roles at multiple organizations. At Wanda Sports Holding, she served as a Senior Manager of Event Operations, where she was responsible for overseeing event logistics in Beijing City, China. Additionally, she worked as the Event Operations Director at Wisdom Sports Group in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, where she managed event planning and execution for major sporting events. Her role at New York City Runs Inc., as part of the Event Day Staff, further indicates her ongoing commitment to this field.
Background in Sports Management
Emily’s career path reflects her deep involvement in sports management and operations. She started as an Administrative Assistant at Guangzhou Hongtian Sport Management Co., Ltd., continuing to build her experience at organizations like the Chinese American Business Development Center, the USTA, and New York Road Runners. Each of these roles contributed to her expertise in event coordination and sports management, culminating in her successive leadership roles.
Educational Background
Emily holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Sports Business from New York University, which she obtained from 2013 to 2015. Her studies have equipped her with specialized knowledge and skills pertinent to her roles in sports operations. Previously, she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business / Economics at the City University of New York-Queens College, from 2007 to 2011. This diverse educational background supports her proficiency in both sports and business management.
Achievements in External Relations
Having worked across various international environments, Emily has developed strong competencies in external relations. She was an Assistant in the External Relations and Protocol Department for The BWF World Championships 2013 in Guangzhou, China. Moreover, her earlier experience as Supplemental Staff for Communications and Community Relations at the NBA in Beijing, China, further underscores her ability to manage relationships and communications effectively within large sport organizations.