
Krupa
Software Engineer
Hometown: San Jose
Tenure: Rookie
College: University of California, Davis
Biography
Name: Krupa
Nickname: Krups / Krupy
Tenure: Rookie
Hometown: San Jose
Occupation: Software Engineer
College: University of California, Davis
Degree: B.S. in Computer Science
Hobbies: Baking, Travel, Exploring the SF food scene
Favorites
Movie: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Food: Thai
Store: Zara
App: TikTok
Travel Destination: Lisbon
TV Show: New Girl
Color: Blue
Dream Job: Travel Influencer
School Subject: Math
Book: The Alchemist
What is your personal motto?
Live life to the fullest, chase your dreams, and never settle for ordinary.
How do you spend your time outside of Gold Rush?
I'm always on the lookout for the best new bakery or park to explore around San Francisco. Add in some good company and thrift shopping, and that's a perfect day for me.
What's something our fans would be surprised to learn about you?
Over the past two years, I've solo traveled to 12 countries.
How do you want people to remember you?
I want to be remembered as kind, adventurous, and someone who goes after what they want while working hard to make it happen.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A doctor.
What was your first job?
My first job was teaching at the studio I had danced at since I was a kid—where my journey to becoming a Gold Rush Cheerleader began.
What is your favorite memory at Levi's Stadium?
Walking onto the field for the first time and spotting my parents in the stands—a moment I'll never forget.
What's your favorite part of Game Day?
The national anthem. It's a chance to pause, take a breath, look around the stadium, and really soak it all in before the excitement kicks off.
What's the energy like in the Gold Rush locker room on game day?
It's electric! A mix of nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of hype. We blast music, do last-minute touch-ups, and remind each other that we get to live out our dream on that field.
What does it mean to be a Gold Rush Cheerleader?
Being a Gold Rush Cheerleader means more than just performing on game day—it's about showing up for the fans, supporting the team on and off the field, and being a positive role model in the community.
If you could attend a historical moment in 49ers history, what would it be?
"The Catch" at the 1981 NFC Championship Game.