Sarah Ratzlaff

Sarah Ratzlaff serves as the Vice President of Ventures Endurance at the USA TODAY Network since October 2023, bringing a wealth of experience in business development and management. Prior to this role, Sarah was the Owner and CEO of Skirt Sports, Inc. from September 2020 to January 2024, and held ownership positions at ZOOMA Women's Race Series, demonstrating a commitment to empowering women's endurance events. A distinguished career at Sesame Street involved consulting for fundraising initiatives, while additional consulting roles spanned high-profile events such as the NFL Pro Bowl and SeaWorld Orlando’s Sesame Street-themed race. Sarah's extensive background in sports business development includes significant contributions to the runDisney portfolio during a tenure at The Walt Disney Company. Academically, Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Kansas and a Master of Education in Sport Administration from Wichita State University, alongside leadership training from the Leadershape Institute.