Name: Krupa
Nickname: Krups, Krupy
Hometown: San Jose
Current Home: San Francisco
Tenure: 2^nd Season
College: University of California, Davis
Degree: B.S. Computer Science
Occupation: Software Engineer

What is your favorite thing about your job?
I love solving complex problems and collaborating with my team to build great software.

What was your first job?
Dance Instructor

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Doctor

What activities bring you the most joy?
I enjoy reading, traveling, and enjoying good food and time with friends in San Francisco.

What is your personal motto?
Live boldly, love deeply, and embrace every journey.

What causes are you passionate about?
As a software engineer, I'm passionate about empowering women in STEM and encouraging more women to pursue careers in the field.

What is an interesting fact about you?
I have solo traveled to 12 countries.

What is your favorite part of game day?
The national anthem is my favorite part of game day. Everything goes quiet for a moment, and I get to look around the stadium and appreciate where I am. It's the calm before the storm, and it always makes me emotional.

If you could make up a cheerleading superpower, what would it be?
I'd slow down time so I could make every game day last just a little longer. Those moments go by way too fast.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I can play the flute.

How do you want people to remember you?
I hope to be remembered for my kindness and my love of adventure.

What is a personal goal you are working towards this year?
I want to make time to get back into ballet because it's always been a big part of my life.

Who is your biggest role model and why?
My closest friends. Watching them pursue their goals motivates me to keep growing and becoming a better version of myself.

What is your favorite thing about Gold Rush?
My favorite thing about Gold Rush is how diverse and supportive the team is. Everyone brings something unique, and we genuinely celebrate each other's successes.

What song gets you pumped up on game day?
Tití Me Preguntó - Bad Bunny

If you were a football player, what position would you play?
Kicker! I'm good at staying calm under pressure and delivering when it counts.

What is your favorite pregame ritual?
A good night's sleep, a protein shake, and Nerds Gummy Clusters.

What are you most looking forward to this season?
I'm most looking forward to seeing my family in the stands at our first game!

Is there anything else you'd like to share with the Faithful? What do you want us to know about you? 
I feel so lucky and grateful to be back for a second season, and I'm excited to continue experiencing unforgettable game days with the Faithful!