Name: Kat
Hometown: Newbury Park
Current Home: San Francisco
Tenure: 3^rd Season
GR Leadership Position: PR Coordinator - Keeps team members aware of ongoing changes in the 49ers organization and reports to team about current, social and football related events.
College: Saint Mary's College of California
Degree: B.S. Business Administration and Minor in Dance
Occupation: Insurance Underwriter

What is your favorite thing about your job?
My favorite thing about my job is that I'm always learning something new. The type of insurance I write is financial lines, which means I'm constantly evaluating evolving business risks and staying connected to changes in the market. Because I'm always monitoring economic trends and the broader macro environment, no two days are the same, and I love the opportunity to continue learning and growing.

What was your first job?
Math tutor

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was a child, I always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. I'm incredibly lucky to have been able to pursue that passion and achieve that goal today. Dance has been such a meaningful part of my life, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue doing something I've loved since I was young.

What activities bring you the most joy?
What brings me the most joy are the little things in life. I enjoy blind box collecting, the excitement of discovering something unexpected, and spending time outdoors. I've also recently developed a new love for traveling—before this year, I had never really been out of the country. I've been lucky enough to visit Korea, Switzerland, and Italy this year, and I can't wait to keep exploring more places. Being outside and appreciating simple moments always helps me feel grounded and happy.

What is your personal motto?
Everything happens for a reason.

What causes are you passionate about?
A cause I am passionate about is mental health and self-care. I believe it's important to check in on yourself and others, because you never really know what someone else may be going through. I think we should all try to show up in a way that brings positivity and support and be a light in someone else's day whenever we can.

What is an interesting fact about you?
An interesting fact about me is that I am a big fan of the music genre K-pop. I first got into it through the dancing, being a dancer myself made me appreciate the performances on a deeper level. It's also one of the reasons I wanted to visit Korea this year—after getting more into the music and culture, I was excited to experience it firsthand. It's been a fun part of my life that connects with my love of music, dance, travel, and exploring new cultures.

What is your favorite part of game day?
My favorite part of Game Day is when we run on to do our pre-game performance. It's the moment that all our hard work comes to life and being a part of this team, this family, is such an honor.

If you could make up a cheerleading superpower, what would it be?
If I could make up a cheerleading superpower, it would be turning any moment into a stadium full of energy on 4th down. I'd love the ability to make the entire stadium stand up and get loud at the perfect moment—everyone in the crowd, even the away fans. There's nothing better than creating that electric game-day energy where everyone is fully in it together.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
A skill most people don't know about me is that I've recently gotten into golfing this year. It's been fun learning something completely new, and I've really enjoyed the process of improving and picking up a new hobby outside of cheer and dance. It's actually similar to dance in a lot of ways—both require patience, consistency, and practice to really get better over time.

How do you want people to remember you?
I hope to be remembered as someone who could always bring a smile to others. Making the people around me happy means so much to me, and I want others to know that whenever they need someone, I'll always be there.

What is a personal goal you are working towards this year?
A personal goal I'm working on this year is learning how to better allocate my time across all aspects of my life. I want to make sure I'm showing up fully for my family and friends, while also continuing to grow in dance, exploring new hobbies like golf, and taking time to focus on myself. It's really about finding balance and growing through all of it in the process.

Who is your biggest role model and why?
My biggest role model is my mom. She has always inspired me through her strength, work ethic, and unwavering support. She has worked so hard to help me achieve my dreams, and I truly wouldn't be where I am today without her guidance and belief in me. I'm constantly inspired by the way she shows up for our family and pushes through everything with grace, and I hope to carry that same drive and heart into everything I do.

What is your favorite thing about Gold Rush?
My favorite thing about Gold Rush is getting to meet my inspiring teammates. What I love most is sharing a space with people who love the 49ers and dance as much as I do and being surrounded by that shared passion makes every moment on game day even more special. I've made so many meaningful friendships on this team that I truly know will last a lifetime, and I'm grateful for the energy, support, and memories we create together.

What song gets you pumped up on game day?
"Tell Me When to Go" by E-40 is my ultimate game-day song. Anything Bay Area related instantly gets me pumped up, but that one in particular hits differently as the 49ers touchdown song. I'm not originally from the Bay, but since moving here it has really become part of my identity, and that energy always gets me in the perfect mindset for kickoff and game day.

If you were a football player, what position would you play?
If I were a football player, I would be an edge rusher because I attack everything I do in life with energy, intensity, and a little bit of fun. I go after every moment with full effort and zero hesitation, always bringing that same game-day energy no matter what I'm doing.

What is your favorite pregame ritual?
My favorite pregame ritual is getting ready in the locker room with my teammates. There's something special about the energy in that space—doing hair and makeup together, laughing, listening to music, and getting focused for game day. It helps me feel grounded, connected, and fully ready to go out and perform.

What are you most looking forward to this season?
What I'm looking forward to most this season is the international games in Australia and Mexico. I've done a lot of international travel myself this year, so it's especially exciting to see the 49ers expand the game and fandom to other countries. I love the idea of sharing that energy on a global stage and connecting with fans around the world through football.