Degree: Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts
Studying: BS Symbolic Systems, MA Communications
Hobbies: Yoga, baking and puzzles.
Song: "Fast Lane" - Tracy Chapman
Bay Area Restaurant: Mama's on Washington Square
Travel Spot: Paris, France
TV Show: Great British Baking Show
How do you spend your time outside of Gold Rush?
Outside of Gold Rush, I also love to teach dance classes and choreograph. I teach students of all ages, ranging from kids to adults, and of all levels, from beginning to advanced. Throughout the year, I love teaching workshops and weekly classes for adults, while in the summer, I do more choreography and private lessons when kids are on summer break.
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?
During my rookie season on Gold Rush, I was also honored to receive a company-wide award for excellence in analytics and working with data. The award ceremony happened to be the day right after our Monday night football win against the Rams, so it was an extra special couple of days.
Tell us more about your job.
I work in video games, specifically mobile games. I spend my days brainstorming new game ideas, writing specifications for engineers and artists, and analyzing game metrics. I love working on products that millions of people have played and enjoyed.
What's something our fans would be surprised to learn about you?
Though I work in video games now, I was close to pursuing a Ph.D. in Media Psychology. I was in the middle of finishing my Master's in Communication/Media Studies when COVID shut down all in-person classes and research on Stanford's campus in 2020. While I wouldn't change a thing about the path I did end up on, I sometimes wonder where my academic pursuits would have gone if the timing of the pandemic were a little different.
What does it mean to be a Gold Rush Cheerleader?
Being a Gold Rush Cheerleader means becoming part of a symbol that is larger than any individual dancer! Each game day, I find myself in awe of what Gold Rush means to people – ranging from little boys and girls who are at their first NFL game ever to season ticket holders who have attended dozens of 49ers games over the years. It is truly an honor to represent the 49ers and to bring positive energy to every single event.
What's your pregame pump-up song?
My pregame pump up song is "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC. Blasting this song on loop before every football game was a Stanford tradition that long predated me, so I've kept it up ever since.
What do you like most about the 49ers organization?
One of my favorite things about the 49ers organization is that we are leaders in many different spaces and one of the league's strongest teams. The 49ers organization is a leader in areas like sustainable technology with Levi's Stadium and diversity in sports with the 49ers Foundation and campaigns like "Football for All" and I am incredibly proud to represent such an awe-inspiring team.
Tell us about your favorite community appearance that you've attended as a Gold Rush Cheerleader.?
My favorite appearance was attending the NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway this year. I love watching races, and it was awesome meeting 49ers fans at another sporting event. With this appearance, I've now had the chance to attend both an IndyCar and NASCAR race in California!
