Name: Della
Tenure: 4th Season
Hometown: O'Fallon, MO
Occupation: iOS Engineer
College: Pomona College
Degree: Computer Science
Languages: English & French
Hobbies: exercise, journaling, fashion, cooking, creative writing, personal finance

Favorites
Quote: "The price we pay for being ourselves is worth it." - Eartha Kitt
Food: Panchita's Pupuseria
Travel Destination: Budapest, Hungary
Chips: Original Lays chips
School Subject: History
Book: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman

How do you spend your time outside of Gold Rush?
Trying to get good sleep, running errands, cleaning, resting, and spending time with friends and family. I also prioritize caring for my body as much as I can, be that with targeted fitness, stretching or massages.

What are you passionate about?
Outside of dancing, I'm passionate about fitness, experimenting with fashion, journaling, and personal finance.

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?
Balancing cheering and work has been no easy task and I've been at it for a while now. I always try to appreciate myself for doing my best to make that work.

What is a non-profit organization you're involved in and why did you choose to get involved?
CODE2040 is a non-profit aimed at introducing young Black and Latino tech talent into the tech industry. I was a fellow with their college cohort a few years back and it was a transformative experience. I have since volunteered as a mentor to students in the program.

What's something our fans would be surprised to learn about you?
I've been journaling since I was 8 years old. I still have journals from when I was 14!

How do you want people to remember you?
I want to be remembered as a person who is inclusive, compassionate, caring, intelligent, and silly.

What is your favorite memory at Levi's Stadium?
Winning the NFC Championship game against the Lions in January of 2024. Oh my goodness. Everyone was smiling. I was on a high for weeks. That energy was unforgettable.

What's your favorite part of Game Day?
I get a lot of energy when we run to form the tunnel. It's just before the players come out, we just danced as a team and have gotten used to the rush and the energy of the fans, Jerry Rice has given us all high fives, an extremely hype video has just played, and here we are ushering in the players to give it their all on the field. It is a consistent part of the game day performance and it is a great outlet for my excitement and adrenaline.

Who is YOUR biggest cheerleader?
My fiancé, family and friends!

Tell us about your journey of becoming a Gold Rush cheerleader.
Very thankful that my first time trying out was also my first time making the team. The process started many months before auditions were announced. I was connected to squad members through mutual friends and they were friendly and willing to answer my many questions about auditioning and being on the team. That allowed me to come into auditions with community and knowledge of the team, which boosted my confidence. If I had to give advice, I'd say do your research and believe in yourself.

If you could attend a historical moment in 49ers history what would it be?
It would have been amazing to have been at Candlestick to watch Dwight Clark make The Catch and bring down the Cowboys winning streak. What a time! Winning NFC Championship games are simply the best.