Name: Alyssa
Nickname: Lyss
Tenure: Rookie
Hometown: Santa Clara
Occupation: Project Manager
College: Texas Christian University
Degree: Strategic Communication, Advertising & PR
Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, working out, makeup/beauty, spending time with loved ones!

Favorites
Song: Last Name by Carrie Underwood
Movie: The Notebook
Quote: Everything happens for a reason
App: TikTok
Travel Destination: Thailand
Holiday: Christmas
Color: Yellow
Chips: Kettle jalapeño chips
School Subject: English
Book: It Ends with Us

How do you spend your time outside of Gold Rush?
I love spending quality time with my fiancé and our 2 dogs, Lola and Winston! Since moving to San Francisco, we've been enjoying exploring the city. It's so much fun finding new parks and beaches for the dogs and trying new restaurants together!

Where were you born and where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Santa Clara, CA. After high school, I moved to Dallas-Fort Worth, where I stayed for eight years. Now that I'm on Gold Rush, I've moved back home to the Bay and finally get to live in the city! I love living in San Francisco already!

Who or what inspires you?
My mom inspires me! She is the most selfless person I know and has made countless sacrifices so I could pursue my dreams. I strive to be a mother like her one day and to show the same love and compassion to everyone I meet.

What's something our fans would be surprised to learn about you?
I went to high school in Santa Clara and had the opportunity to cheer at Levi's Stadium for a couple of our biggest high school football games! Now being on Gold Rush, it feels so special to be back on that same field. It's truly a full circle moment!

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
My biggest dream in life has always been to be an NFL Cheerleader. I feel so grateful to have made that dream come true, and that I get to cheer on my home team. I know little Alyssa would be so proud!

What's your favorite family tradition?
My favorite family tradition is skiing at Northstar in Lake Tahoe every winter. I have been going for as long as I can remember. We have a tradition of always ending the ski day with a Belgian waffle from the village as a little reward! If you've never had one, you have to go and try it!

What is your favorite memory at Levi's Stadium?
My favorite memory at Levi's Stadium was my very first game day. Walking out of the tunnel for the first time was one I will never forget. In that moment, I remembered all the hard work it took to get there and felt proud knowing that I really did it—I made my dream come true!

What does it mean to be a Gold Rush Cheerleader?
Being a Gold Rush Cheerleader means being a part of something bigger than yourself. While we love performing on the sidelines, that's just one part of what we do. We represent an iconic brand, serve as ambassadors, inspire the youth to chase their dreams, give back to the community, and spread positivity. Being on Gold Rush means dedicating ourselves to our craft while taking pride in supporting our fans and community.

What do you like most about being a member of the Gold Rush?
I love getting to work with the Junior Gold Rush! It was so rewarding to see them take the field and live their best life out there! All of the Junior Gold Rush were so sweet and a joy to be around. It was an honor to get to teach them and get to connect with them!

Tell us about your favorite community appearance that you've attended as a Gold Rush Cheerleader.
One of my favorite community appearances was the 49ers Foundation: Players for a Purpose fundraiser. It was amazing to see so many parts of the community come together to support such an important cause and raise a significant amount of money for the next generation. I loved seeing the players interact with fans and take time to connect and get to know one another. It was so fun being a part of an event where everyone—players, fans, donors, and cheerleaders alike—worked together to make such an incredible impact.