Name: Sarah
Nickname: Spicy Saracha
Hometown: Portland, OR
Current Home: Walnut Creek
Tenure: Rookie
College: Oregon State University
Degree: B.S. in Psychology
Grad School: San José State University
Degree: M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Occupation: Senior Candidate Experience Partner

What is your favorite thing about your job?
My favorite part of my job is presenting data and trends on how candidates are experiencing our hiring process, then sharing those insights with key stakeholders so they see the impact firsthand. I love getting to coordinate across recruiters, hiring managers, and executives to make every interview feel seamless and intentional.

What was your first job?
Talent Acquisition and Operations Specialist

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A Pop Star!

What activities bring you the most joy?
Reading, binging shows and movies, trying new restaurants, and exploring new cities.

What is your personal motto?
Everything happens for a reason

What causes are you passionate about?
Animal welfare is close to my heart, especially local rescues here in the Bay Area working to find homeless and at-risk animals their forever homes. I love supporting organizations like the SF SPCA and Rocket Dog Rescue in Oakland, both of which do incredible work getting dogs and cats out of overcrowded shelters and into loving homes.

Do you volunteer? If so, where?
My company organizes volunteer events throughout the year, and I love taking part. Most recently, I volunteered with my team at the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

What is an interesting fact about you?
I was born on the Fourth of July, so I always get fireworks for my birthday! I'm also half Palestinian and half German.

What is your favorite part of game day?
My favorite part of game day will surely be the locker room madness before the game — all the buzzing energy and excitement leading up to taking the field.

If you could make up a cheerleading superpower, what would it be?
If I could make up a cheerleading superpower, it would be the ability to read the crowd's energy and instantly amplify it tenfold, turning even the quietest section of the stadium into a roaring wave of noise with just one motion!

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
A skill or talent most people don't know about: I'm really intuitive and have a knack for reading people's emotions, often picking up on how someone's feeling before they even say a word.

How do you want people to remember you?
How I want people to remember me: as kind, loving, and someone who was always there to lift their spirits and remind them how amazing they are. But on the field, I want to be remembered as a firecracker, someone who brought nonstop energy and vibrancy to the fans.

What is a personal goal you are working towards this year?
One of my biggest goals this year is making sure my health is at 100%, staying on top of my physical and mental well-being so I can show up fully, on the field and in everyday life.

Who is your biggest role model and why?
My biggest role model is my mom, she's shown me what it looks like to work hard, lead with kindness, and never lose your spark no matter what life throws at you.

What song gets you pumped up on game day?
Anything Bay Area gets me hyped, E-40's "Tell Me When to Go" is a go-to for instant pregame energy.

If you were a football player, what position would you play?
If I were a football player, I'd play wide receiver, they're fast, fearless, and always ready to make the big play.

What is your favorite pregame ritual?
My favorite pregame ritual is doing my makeup and hair while listening to my hype playlist, it's my time to get focused and get in the zone before we hit the field.

What are you most looking forward to this season?
I'm most looking forward to building real connections with my teammates and bringing as much energy as I can to every single game.

Is there anything else you'd like to share with the Faithful? What do you want us to know about you? 
I want the Faithful to know that I pour my whole heart into every performance, I'm here to bring the energy, lift up the people around me, and make every game day unforgettable.