Sara Grauf oversees event strategy and services for the Giants organization, playing an integral role in the development of the Oracle Park guest experience. She led operations for the organization’s three World Series celebrations and managed the first-ever commercial spectator program for the America’s Cup. Grauf guided the organization’s effort to secure and produce the Rugby Sevens World Cup, which the Giants hosted at Oracle Park in July of 2018. Grauf also initiated the Giant Race, which has evolved into an annual health and wellness initiative for the club. In addition to her event responsibilities, Grauf oversees the club’s spring training operations and public realm programming for the Mission Rock development.
Grauf began her career with the Giants 24 years ago, interning for the club’s community relations department. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Past International President of the International Live Events Association. Grauf currently chairs Cal Poly’s Experience Industry Management advisory board and is a member of the Board of Directors for Leadership San Francisco and serves on the board of Experience Scottsdale and the marketing committee for San Francisco Travel.
Grauf lives in Walnut Creek with her husband, Dietmar, and their sons, Kyle and Brady.