Name: Natalia
Nickname: Nat, Talia
Hometown: San Jose
Tenure: 3^rd Season
GR Leadership Position: Social Media – Assists with Gold Rush Instagram account by creating content and ideas to keep it engaging. Works with the team to gather necessary photos and videos.
College: UC Davis
Degree: B.S. Managerial Economics and minor in Technology Management
Occupation: Program Planner in Space Division

What is your favorite thing about your job?
I love getting to collaborate with multiple engineering teams on work that pushes boundaries in the space sector and helps shape that exploration into meaningful, testable progress.

What was your first job?
Planner in the Construction Industry

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Backup dancer for Justin Bieber or a flight attendant.

What activities bring you the most joy?
Hot Pilates (it grounds me), traveling (gives me different perspectives), trying new restaurants and coffee spots, hanging out with friends and family!

What is your personal motto?
What's meant for you will always find its way

What causes are you passionate about?
I'm passionate about education especially in underrepresented communities. As a first-generation student I know it can be a challenge navigating academics and learning about college. Having resources such as the 49ers Foundation is very important to bridge the gap in education across different communities.

Do you volunteer? If so, where?
I do volunteer at Sacred Heart Community Service. I grew up volunteering here with my family especially during the holidays!

What is an interesting fact about you?
I have a black belt in martial arts.

What is your favorite part of game day?
Getting ready with the team before going out on the field. The energy in the locker room is the best feeling being surrounded by your favorite people. We create the best memories helping each other get ready and just being our goofy selves before we hit that field!

If you could make up a cheerleading superpower, what would it be?
It would be a superpower where I never got tired! That way I could constantly pump up the crowd with no breaks during games and have perfect routines for the Faithful.

How do you want people to remember you?
I want people to remember me as the kind person who was always welcoming! Someone who made people feel good just being around them by giving them a good laugh, who was easygoing, and always saying yes for whatever.

What is a personal goal you are working towards this year?
My personal goal is to start my masters part time to get a degree in engineering management!

Who is your biggest role model and why?
My parents! They gave up a lot to make sure I had opportunities they didn't, and their work ethic showed me firsthand that you can achieve anything if you're willing to put in the work.

What is your favorite thing about Gold Rush?
I love how we're allowed to be our authentic self, but when we all come together that is where the true magic happens! Gold Rush is the true definition of a team who supports and loves one another inside and outside of Gold Rush.

What song gets you pumped up on game day?
Niner Gang or What Did I Miss

If you were a football player, what position would you play?
I would play tight end because I want to do a Gold Rush sideline as my touchdown celebration.

What is your favorite pregame ritual?
Me and Krupa always have to take the same freeway route even if the other one takes less time, it's our good luck route and has worked so far!

What are you most looking forward to this season?
I'm looking forward to the Mexico City game. I got the opportunity to go visit last year with a few of my teammates and it was incredible. The community there is so passionate about the team and very welcoming. I know the team would feel right at home and would be the experience of a lifetime!