Sarah Krahenbuhl
As Executive Director of Phoenix Suns/Mercury Foundation, Sarah Krahenbuhl works to raise and grant more than $1.5 million annually to Arizona organizations that support children in need. In addition, Sarah serves as the Senior Vice President, Community Engagement, overseeing all Phoenix Suns community outreach initiatives. Prior to joining the Suns, Sarah spent 10 seasons with the Arizona Coyotes, serving as Executive Director of Coyotes Charities and Director of Community Relations and Grassroots Marketing, working to enhance the quality of life throughout Arizona communities by supporting nonprofit organizations benefitting children.
In addition to her professional career, Sarah has devoted her personal time to serving numerous Arizona organizations through a variety of roles including, Luncheon Chair for Valley Leadership’s 64th Man & Woman of the Year Awards, Gabriel’s Angels Helping Hand, and Girls for a Change co-coach and mentor. Sarah has served on the Board of Directors of Arizona State University Alumni Association, Valley Youth Theatre, Beads of Courage, Southwest Human Development, Jobs for Arizona Graduates and Melonhead Foundation. Sarah has also served on the First Things First Phoenix North Regional Council, Board of National Ambassadors for Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), Grand Canyon University Sports Business Advisory Board, Treasurer for Educare, and Chair of the Valley Leadership Board. Currently, Sarah is a board director for the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.
An Arizona native, Sarah graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Journalism. Sarah currently lives in Phoenix with her husband, Peter, son Bodhi, and daughter Jemma.