NASHVILLE, Tenn. – UPSHOT Nashville, the newest franchise of the UPSHOT League and Nashville’s future home for professional women’s basketball, today announced the appointment of Dajanae Cole as Director of Corporate Partnerships. This addition marks another significant step in building the leadership team that will guide UPSHOT Nashville toward its inaugural season in 2027 at Vanderbilt University’s Memorial Gymnasium.
“As we continue building a franchise that reflects the spirit, energy, and ambition of Nashville, it is critical that we bring together leaders who understand both operational excellence and authentic community engagement,” said Nancy VanReece, President and CEO of UPSHOT Nashville. “ Dajanae brings unique strengths, proven leadership, and a commitment to people-first growth that will help shape our organization from day one.”
Dajanae Cole Named Director of Corporate Partnerships.
Cole brings more than a decade of experience in leadership development, relationship building, program management, and strategic engagement. As Director of Corporate Partnerships, Cole will lead sponsorship development efforts, cultivate relationships with regional and national brands, and help create innovative partnership opportunities that connect businesses with UPSHOT Nashville’s growing audience and community impact initiatives. Building Nashville’s New Home Team.
The appointment comes as UPSHOT Nashville continues its organizational build-out ahead of its inaugural 2027 season.