UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA CHEERLEADING
Hometown: Redlands, CA
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Field
Year of Graduation: 2023
Future Plans: I am writing my undergraduate Thesis the intersection between nutritional science and public health in the United States and how that relates to our reasons for and methods of Healthcare Reform. In the future I would like to do a comparative study of Global Health in a Grad School in Europe!
Hobbies: Working out, spending time with friends and family, reading, meditating, seeing live music, traveling
Best Word that Describes You: Authentic
What are you most excited for this year: Seeing the growth of the Cal Cheer Program :)
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Dressed in head to toe in blue and gold, ready to be loud and proud!
What I like the most about Cal: There is no shortage of diversity or passion at Cal.
Hometown: Palos Verdes, CA
Major: Economics
Year of Graduation: 2025
Future Plans: Marketing in Los Angeles
Hobbies: Traveling, skiing, going to the beach
Best Word that Describes You: Ambitious
What are you most excited for this year: Getting back out on the field and cheering on all of Cal's sports teams
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: Kappa Kappa Gamma
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Show up in blue and gold ready to show energy for the Golden Bears
What I like the most about Cal: The incredible academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Hometown: Alhambra, CA
Major: Undeclared
Year of Graduation: 2026
Future Plans: Journalist
Hobbies: Reading, Watching New Shows, and Spending Time with Friends and Family
Best Word that Describes You: Genuine
What are you most excited for this year: I am most excited to cheer on the Bears at games this year!<3
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: None
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? My advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Bears game is to come in your Cal gear and be prepared to get loud ! !
What I like the most about Cal: I love the amazing people and the fact that everyone feels a sense of pride of attending this school!
Hometown: San Pedro, CA
Major: MCB with a Genetics focus
Year of Graduation: 2026
Future Plans: To go to medical school and become a doctor!
Hobbies: Tanning, going on hikes with my dog, collecting vinyl records
Best Word that Describes You: Bright
What are you most excited for this year:
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: Rally Committee and Mixed @ Berkeley
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Get loud and go with a group of your friends!
What I like the most about Cal: I love meeting new people from all different places in the world!
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Major: Political Economy; Sociology
Year of Graduation: 2023
Future Plans: Potentially becoming a teacher!
Hobbies: Reading romantic comedies, binge watch Netflix, and hanging with my friends!
Best Word that Describes You: Energetic
What are you most excited for this year: Being a part of cheer again!
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: Zeta Tau Alpha
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Wear blue and gold and cheer as loud as you can!
What I like the most about Cal: The energy and school spirit!
Hometown: San Fernando, CA
Major: Psychology
Year of Graduation: 2023
Future Plans: Nurse Practitioner
Hobbies: Traveling, working out, taking pictures, brunching
Best Word that Describes You: Charismatic
What are you most excited for this year: I’m most excited for the return of the program and the spirit we are going to bring back at all Cal events!
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Cal Sports Marketing, Fiat Lux Scholar Association
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Participate with the student section and cheer along with us!
What I like the most about Cal: I love the school spirit everyone has, everyone is proud to be a golden bear because of the community and opportunities that Cal provides
Hometown: Fairfield, CA
Major: Political Science
Year of Graduation: 2024
Future Plans: After undergrad, I plan on attending Law School hopefully in California. I would also love to continue cheering, whether that means with a professional team and working within the cheer community during school.
Hobbies: I enjoy baking, cooking, and being creative in various ways in my free time!
Best Word that Describes You: Passionate
What are you most excited for this year: I am excited that the whole school is anticipating Cal Cheer’s return, which means there will be a lot of energy and love when we get back on the field.
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: I am a part of a Pre-Law club here on campus!
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? I would say come decked out in Cal gear and bring all your friends!
What I like the most about Cal: I love the atmosphere of the campus and the great connections I have made over the years.
Hometown: Covina, CA
Major: Sociology
Year of Graduation: 2026
Future Plans: To start as a family attorney and help break the injustice throughout the foster system.
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, tumbling, napping.
Best Words that Describes You: Compassionate
What are you most excited for this year:
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: OASES
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Be involved in the student section
What I like the most about Cal: What I like most about Cal are the friends I’ve made.
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Major: Public Health
Year of Graduation: 2025
Future Plans: Hope to continue to PA School!
Hobbies: Being outdoors, reading, spending time with family and friends
Best Word that Describes You: Outgoing!
What are you most excited for this year: Most excited for the new friendships I'll make with my team and all of the opportunities that come with being a Cal cheer leader!
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: Pre-PA Club, Alpha Phi Sorority, Associate for ASUC Senator Cohen, The Women's Network Club, SAGE Mentoring Club
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Get loud and cheer with us to pump up our Cal Bears!
What I like the most about Cal: What I love most about Cal is all the amazing people I have gotten to meet and all of the different activities there are on campus to express yourself and your interests! The school spirit is unmatched and I'm so happy to go to such an amazing university!
Hometown: Potomac, MD
Major: Undeclared “Pre-Haas”
Year of Graduation: 2026
Future Plans: Get into Haas!
Hobbies: I enjoy going to the beach, spending time with friends, and going on walks!
Best Word that Describes You: Determined
What are you most excited for this year: The games and making strong friendships on the team!
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: Alpha Phi
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Join in with cheers, bring lot of spirit, and rep our school!!
What I like the most about Cal: The networking and the friendships I’ve already made!
Hometown: Livermore, CA
Major: Applied Mathematics
Year of Graduation: 2026
Future Plans: Data Science or Statistics
Hobbies: Baking, working out, going to the beach
Best Word that Describes You: Ambitious
What are you most excited for this year: Meeting new people and cheering at games and events!
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: Swim Club at Berkeley, Taiwanese American Student Association
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? With Cal spirit and friends!
What I like the most about Cal: The diverse, friendly environment on campus and all of the awesome people you can meet.
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Public Health
Year of Graduation: 2023
Future Plans: Receive my MPH in epidemiology and biostatistics before heading to medical school to hopefully become an OBGYN!
Hobbies: Dancing folklorico, playing with my dogs, volunteering at the senior dog animal shelter, skateboarding, research!
Best Word that Describes You: Hungry
What are you most excited for this year: Being able to go out on the field as a senior in front of my friends and family :)
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Outsiders Club, Hermanas Unidas, ASUC Housing Commission
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Don’t stop cheering! Keep the energy up 150% of the time!
What I like the most about Cal: The energy and spirit that transfer students bring in our short time here and how the school is able to provide transfers with so many opportunities to thrive.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Major: Legal Studies, Human Rights minor
Year of Graduation: 2023
Future Plans: I plan on going to law school to pursue a career as a lawyer. I'm currently interested in sports law, entertainment law, real estate law, and criminal law.
Hobbies: Working out, meditation, pilates and yoga, cooking, makeup, going to the beach, currently binging Dancing with the Stars, spending time with friends
Best Word that Describes You: Vibrant
What are you most excited for this year: I'm so excited for cheer to finally be starting up again and for all the new opportunities and friendships being on this team will bring. Also, super excited to be graduating this year, and cherishing all the moments until then.
Involvement in other Cal Organizations: PATH to Care, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, ASUC Office of Senator Wong
What is your advice to Cal Fans on how they should enjoy a Cal game? Get hyped for the bears and cheer with us!! Bring that ENERGY! Remember to take care of yourselves and stay hydrated:)
What I like the most about Cal: There are so many amazing people and opportunities that inspire me to grow and push me to my fullest potential!
Position: Head Coach
Alma Mater: Nevada
Hometown: Fairfield, CA
Bio: Chelsea has over 20+ years experience as an athlete and working professional in the Cheer and Dance industry. Her athletic adventure began at just 5 years old when she joined her local pop warner cheerleading team, Fairfield Falcons. Through the years, Chelsea cheered competitively for 7 years and was co-captain of her high school team. Chelsea graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with her B.A. in International Affairs with a minor in Peace Studies in 2017. While attending college, she worked as an instructor for UCA for 3 years where she was a recipient of the Varsity All Star Apprenticeship. Chelsea has traveled across the country gaining 6 years experience working on the event production side for USASF competitions such The Cheerleading Worlds and Summit. Chelsea has coached and competed on World level teams and is excited to bring her cheerleading knowledge to UC Berkeley.
Among her many years devoted to her cheerleading career, Chelsea is a professionally trained dancer who choreographs and teaches styles of Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Pom. She has had the opportunity to teach and dance all around the world in places such as Russia, Ukraine, and Mexico. With Chapkis Dance Family, she has performed at Hip-Hop International and World of Dance.
Chelsea spent a year with the Oakland Raiders on the entertainment staff and also worked as an instructor for Jamz Cheer and Dance. Currently, she is working on her Masters of Communications and Media at the Academy of Art University specializing in video production. As a Bay Area native, Chelsea is overflowed with excitement to join the Cal Spirit Team. Cal Cheer will be a team dedicated to collegiate excellence, school spirit, and team unity. I look forward to coaching talented individuals who are committed to their academic careers while being spirited ambassadors for the Cal Bears. Go Bears!
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