San Diego Charger Girls


Lindsay
Lindsay was born and raised in Riverside, CA. At the age of three, her mother enrolled her at Freddie Finn Dance Studios where she took classes and performed in several recitals. When Lindsay's parents saw her dancing on stage they knew this was something that was going to be a part of all of their lives. Since then, Lindsay has been dancing competitively for the last fifteen years and has made dancing a big part of her life goals. Her dancing skills include Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern and Lyrical. Lindsay attended and graduated from Arlington High School where she was a three year member and a captain of the school’s dance team. During her senior year of high school she was an A.S.B. Senior Class Historic and ran track. After graduating, Lindsay became a certified personal trainer and obtained her certificate to practice CPR and stretching. She has enjoyed every minute of it and loves helping people reach their health and fitness goals. This is her rookie year as a member of the Charger Girls and she couldn't be happier to be a part of such a talented group of ladies who all share the same love and passion for dance. “Performing with the girls” Lindsay says, “is the most rewarding part about it because you learn so much from each and every one of them.” Lindsay’s favorite part about being a Charger Girl is the feeling of belonging to something so special and having the privilege to represent the Chargers organization. Lindsay hopes to one day open her own facility where she can teach dance, stretching, exercise and nutrition. Lindsay is very thankful to her parents for all of their love and support and for always believing in her as a dancer.

Nicole
Nicole was raised in the Palm Springs area and attended Palm Desert High School where she participated as a cheerleader and Associated Student Body Vice President. She was also selected to represent the region as a Princess for the Riverside County Fair. After graduation, she received an academic scholarship to the University of Southern California. Her most cherished college memories include being a member of the world famous USC Song Girl Squad where she had the opportunity to dance at the Orange Bowl in Miami, taking part in the Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game and traveling to Hong Kong twice as an ambassador of the university. Nicole earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with a minor in American Studies and Ethnicity at USC. She currently teaches high school Government, Economics and World History classes and recently organized students to volunteer at voting polls across North County San Diego. She created and proudly serves as the Head Coach of her school’s dance team. One of her most valued experiences as a Charger Girl was participating in a concert at Camp Pendleton that was dedicated to America’s troops serving abroad. Nicole is happily married to a teacher who shares her passion for education and athletics.

Breann
Bre, as she likes to be called, is originally from Arizona and moved to San Diego this past year as a transfer student to the University of San Diego. She is currently pursuing a degree in Biochemistry. Bre credits her love of science and math to her father who is a dentist. Upon graduating from USD, Bre plans to start a non-profit organization to benefit high school girls that will aim to teach them how to live a healthy lifestyle. The organization's goal would be to prevent young girls from developing eating disorders by giving them alternate means of achieving their physical fitness goals in a healthy way. Aside from Bre's academic and career goals, she is a self proclaimed "goof ball." Bre grew up a tomboy who played soccer, wore braces, rubber bands and a head gear for eight years. In addition, she sought the help of a tongue specialist to assist her in learning how to swallow properly. Bre also confesses that she is accident prone and often trips at the most inopportune moments. She is thrilled to be a Charger Girls rookie this year and the team's unofficial "goof ball.” Bre feels that her goofy side has allowed her to become very close with her teammates. She has bonded with them during rehearsals, appearances and games and has come to find that these ladies are intelligent, beautiful, down-to-earth and individualistic at the same time, making for an incredibly dynamic group that never ceases to amaze her.

Kylette
Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it was always Kylette’s dream to dance professionally. When the opportunity arose two weeks before the 2007 Charger Girls auditions, she left her family and friends, the University of New Mexico and the NBA D-League Thunderbirds Dance Team in hopes of making her dream come true. Kylette is thankful to be a 2nd year veteran of the San Diego Charger Girls. Although she misses her close knit family in New Mexico, she feels right at home here in San Diego. She loves the weather, the culture and the people – especially Chargers’ Fans – and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Kylette is truly honored to represent the Chargers organization and the beautiful city of San Diego. Her favorite part about being a member of the Charger Girls team is the opportunity it provides her to meet young girls that have the same aspirations she once had and that got her to where she is now. Being able to encourage and guide them is what really makes Kylette love putting on that uniform. She particularly enjoys working with the Jr. Charger Girls each year. Kylette is currently a student in San Diego with a focus on Speech Pathology. She hopes to combine her passion of becoming a sign language interpreter with helping children as a Speech Pathologist. Kylette has volunteered numerous hours for many great charity organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Rachael’s House for Abused Women and Children, homeless shelters and many more. The one that is dearest to her heart is the American Diabetes Association. Kylette is an avid reader and enjoys novels by her favorite author, VC Andrews. She values spending time with her family and friends, camping and fishing and has recently discovered she has a knack for baking. She loves to travel and has had the pleasure of experiencing Spain, London, Australia and Mexico. Kylette’s family has instilled the importance of traveling and learning about other cultures. She hopes to visit Egypt, Venice and Chile in her future travels. Kylette was honored to represent the Charger Girls in Mexico City earlier this year where she participated in a promotional tour on behalf of NFL Mexico. She is proud to represent the Latino Community of San Diego. She takes pride in the beauty of her culture and heritage. In fact, in 2001, Kylette was crowned Miss Teen Latina New Mexico and later received 1st runner up Miss Teen Latina USA.

Tonya
Tonya has been an NFL cheerleader for five years and is currently in her 1st season with the San Diego Charger Girls. Tonya was born in Pennsylvania and has traveled as a Navy spouse to Arizona, Virginia and Maryland. She now resides in Ocean Beach where she recently became a San Diego homeowner. Tonya enjoys being an active member of her community and supporting the large military population in San Diego. Her favorite thing about being a member of the Charger Girls team is participating in the numerous events that the organization is involved with that aim to support the military. Tonya owns her own Web Development and Graphic Design company and is pursuing a Master of Science in Information Technology Project Management to further the success of her business. In her free time, she is a co-owner of an organization that is comprised of former NFL cheerleaders that want to continue their involvement in entertaining and supporting our troops. The development of this organization came from her experiences as an NFL cheerleader performing for the troops in eleven overseas tours to over twenty countries including Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan and Cuba. In the future, Tonya would like to become a Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) to assist Navy surviving spouses. The CACO is an official representative of the Secretary of the Navy who provides information, resources and assistance to the next-of-kin in the event of a sailor’s death, injury or illness. Tonya is a surviving spouse who believes her experience can help others in related situations

Vanesa
This is Vanesa's 1st year as a member of the San Diego Charger Girls team. She was born and raised in San Diego with her mom, dad, older brother and younger sister. Vanesa and her family are very close and support each other through all aspects of their lives. Her family is very proud that Vanesa is the first four year college graduate in their family. She has always been active in academics and extra curricular activities and was awarded a four year leadership scholarship to SDSU. As a college student, Vanesa became an ambassador of the university and a tour leader for incoming and prospective students. Vanesa also assisted the University President through philanthropy and was a four year member of the SDSU Cheer Team. After graduating from SDSU in 2007 with a degree in Liberal Studies, Vanesa completed her Multiple Subject Credential Program in the spring of 2008 in Chula Vista. She plans on entering the teaching arena as soon as possible; working with underprivileged children. Vanesa believes that all students, regardless of their economic situation, deserve a proper education and strong support system. She aspires to be a teacher that makes a difference in all her students' lives. Vanesa is thrilled to be performing for Chargers’ Fans in her hometown of San Diego. Her favorite thing about being a member of the Charger Girls team is involving herself with the numerous charity events that the organization supports, especially those that focus on programs and issues affecting the youngest members of our community.

Ashley
Ashley is a 5th year veteran with the San Diego Chargers. She was born and raised in San Diego and has three siblings; an older brother and two younger sisters. Many people believe that Ashley comes from a Hispanic background, but in fact, she is Filipino, Irish, German and Russian. As a child, her parents enrolled her in everything; soccer, gymnastics, swimming and even baseball because they wanted her to find her own passion. As she grew, she took a special interest in gymnastics. This led her to become a competitive gymnast on a national level and was awarded numerous 1st place honors. With her gymnastics background she was able to begin training as a springboard diver. During her senior year in high school she was voted the Top Diver of the Year and placed in the Top 20 at the CIF Diving Championships. After years of being involved with athletics, Ashley realized her desire to help train athletes to reach their full potential. She started her schooling for a degree in Kinesiology. Soon after working in the fitness industry she realized her true calling for personal training. Ashley hopes to help the average person live a healthier lifestyle and reach their individual fitness goals. Ashley’s favorite Charger Girls memory is standing in the tunnel as a rookie on the day of her first game, looking around at her teammates and thinking to herself, “Wow, I’m an NFL Cheerleader!” Year after year she is able to relive this moment with each new rookie class as they wait to hear together, for the first time, “Here they are, the Hottest Dance Team in the NFL, your San Diego Charger Girls!”

Kortney
Kortney was born and raised in Orange County, CA. Her family has a diverse history. Her father’s family is from Arkansas and her mother’s family is from Durango, Mexico. Being second generation immigrants, Kortney and her brother study Spanish with a tutor. They do so, not only because their Latin culture is important to them, but because they also love to speak Spanish with their grandfather. Both of Kortney’s parents work in the law enforcement industry; her father works for NASA’s Office of Inspector General. Because of his dedicated work, she has had the honor of touring space shuttles, seeing shuttle launches and touring the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol. Kortney plans to pursue a degree in Kinesiology and become a certified personal trainer and nutritionist. In furtherance of this goal, she currently teaches group exercise and dance classes. Kortney has been on competitive cheer and dance teams for the last eight years. She began in high school and continued in college, performing with teams at Fullerton College and USC. She has been on dance, hip hop and co-ed cheer teams. She had the great pleasure of cheering and dancing for Chivas USA in the MLS for two years. Kortney has always been very athletic and has enjoyed being a part of many different sporting teams; however, her true passion is skateboarding. Over the past four years, she has enjoyed learning to skate on a long board before quickly advancing to street skating. Kortney has learned many street tricks including ollies and kick flips and loves skating bowls. She has had the opportunity to travel, work and skate with a number of professional skateboarders. Kortney is in her 1st year with the San Diego Chargers. Her favorite part about being a member of the Charger Girls team is the unique opportunity it provides her to interact with the youth of our community. She particularly enjoys team visits to local children’s hospitals. Being able to make children forget about their troubles and sicknesses is not only rewarding, but incredibly fulfilling.

Summer
Summer is a southern California native, born and raised in Orange County. She is the only girl and youngest of five children. She is a veteran enjoying her 5th year with the San Diego Charger Girls and serving her fourth year as a team captain. Summer loves to travel and through the Charger Girls has had the opportunity to visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico City and most recently Oahu, where she represented the Chargers in the 2008 NFL All-Star week and Pro Bowl Game. The encouragement Summer receives from her teammates and the drive it gives her to continually strive for excellence on and off the field is what she enjoys most about being a member of the Charger Girls team. Summer currently manages a dental practice where she has been instrumental in increasing the production and profit margin of the office by over 100% so far in 2008. Her most rewarding role is that of a dance instructor where she is able to merge her two passions in life, dancing and working with children. She feels that it is important for children to have strong, positive role models in their lives and is privileged to be a mentor to the youth of our community.

Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn is a Southern California native, born and raised in Orange County. This is her rookie year with the Chargers. Jacquelyn started off as a Charger, cheering for the Irvine Chargers Pop Warner Football Team when she was only seven years old and is so excited to now be cheering professionally for the San Diego Chargers. This is truly a dream come true for her. Jacquelyn attended the University of Southern California where she was a USC Song Leader and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She is currently furthering her education by attending dental hygiene school and plans on working with her father at his family dental practice upon her graduation. She also has her real estate license and intends on pursuing a career in that industry as well. As a lifetime member of the National Charity League, Jacquelyn is passionate about volunteerism and thrilled that she will have the opportunity to work with her favorite charity this year as a part of the Jr. Charger Girls program, the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Brittany
Brittany is a rookie on the Charger Girls team this year. She is originally from Newport Beach, California and currently lives in San Diego where she is attending the University of San Diego, pursuing a degree in Communication Studies. She comes from a very close family and is the middle of three children. She feels very fortunate to have an older brother who also attends the University of San Diego and a younger sister who supports and shares her same passion for cheer and dance. When Brittany graduates from college she plans on becoming more involved with the family business of fitness. Brittany loves dogs and aspires to one day open a rescue shelter of her own. Brittany enjoys being a part of the Chargers organization because the support system, camaraderie and the opportunity to be a part of something so enjoyable and rewarding is more than she ever expected.

Ashlie
Originally from Huber Heights, Ohio, Ashlie is a 2nd year member of the Charger Girls. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, specializing in Media and Public Relations from the University of Cincinnati. Ashlie is currently employed at a San Diego-based law firm with aspirations of working in the media and entertainment industry in producing and reporting. She has a passion for performing and has done so nationally; performing with musical artists such as 98 Degrees and Backstreet Boys and has presented for country star Joe Nichols and ZZ Top. Ashlie was also named Cincinnati’s Oktoberfest German Girl for four years and performed along side of Vern Troyer, 80’s pop star Eddy Money and Vince Neil (which premiered on VH1). She was chosen to represent the Chargers in a promotional tour on behalf of NFL Mexico in 2008 where she traveled throughout Mexico City and Acapulco performing for fans at various venues and schools. With family in the Air Force, Ashlie proudly supports the military community and enjoys involving herself with events that benefit our troops. Her most memorable of these events was performing in a USO Concert at Camp Pendleton earlier this year. Taking a leap of faith and moving across the states, Ashlie chose to be a part of the Chargers organization and the Charger Girls program because of its eminent reputation in the NFL and it’s involvement with the community.

Constance
Constance is a 3rd year veteran with the San Diego Chargers. Born and raised in San Diego, she comes from a family of what she describes as “die-hard” Chargers’ Fans. Her father is a retired Navy Master Chief, which is why her favorite events to participate in as a Charger Girl are those that aim to support the military. A fan of the San Diego Food Bank and the San Diego Humane Society, Constance is inspired by others that share her compassion for those in need. A graduate of California State University, Long Beach with a degree in Public Relations and Journalism, Constance currently works as a Diabetes Specialist - a career that she loves because it allows her to help others on a daily basis. Outside of her career and involvement with the Charger Girls, Constance enjoys spending time with her family that she says is “big, loud and very loving.” Because Constance first started her cheerleading career as part of a Pop Warner football program at the age of 10, she hopes to one day coach a squad of young girls. Constance received the opportunity to practice her coaching skills in February of 2008 as an instructor for the NFL Pro Bowl Youth Clinics. During this trip, she traveled the Hawaiian Islands with other NFL Cheerleaders in an effort to educate, support and teach cheer and dance to Hawaii’s youth. Constance describes her experience in Hawaii as one of the most memorable in her career as a Charger Girl.

Katrina
Katrina is originally from Fremont, CA and currently resides in San Diego. This is her 3rd season with the San Diego Chargers and second year as a team captain. Katrina has been passionate about dance since the age of three when she began her training at the Ballet Academy where she studied for fifteen years and was recognized with many national awards including Ms. Teen Dance and Ms. Dance USA. She attended Orange Coast College as a Dance major and was a member of the OCC Competitive Dance Team, serving as team captain for one year. Currently, she is a co-owner of a successful dance studio in Orange County. Beyond dancing, Katrina loves working with children. She is completing her nursing program to become a registered nurse with a focus in pediatrics. Katrina spends most of her spare time with her family and loved ones and often finds ways to contribute to her community. She donates to Rachel's Women's Center, feeds the homeless in downtown San Diego and supports and contributes to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation because her mother is a breast cancer survivor. Katrina loves being a part of the Charger Girls team because it has given her the opportunity to become an ambassador of the community by reaching out to others and the youth in San Diego. She truly appreciates all of the genuine and loyal friendships she has made by being a part of this team. Her best friends are always on the field with her, sharing her same passion, and she wouldn't trade that for the world. Charger Girls is something she will always keep close to her heart.

Jill Ann
Jill Ann is originally from Dallas, Texas where she attended and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. In 2000, she was awarded the “Juilliard Experience” and received the “Arts Recognition and Talent Search Merit” in Modern Dance. Jill Ann decided to further her education in Los Angeles, receiving scholarships to the prestigious California Institute of the Arts and California State University, Long Beach. A fondness for the arts, Jill Ann also studied piano, art, calligraphy and even acrobatics before deciding on a career in dance. In 2004, she received her Pilates and Dance Conditioning Certification through Body Arts and Science International, mentored by two internationally recognized Master Pilates Instructors, Rael Oscowitz and Karen Clippinger MSPE. Through Karen, Jill Ann found her passion to teach others and today instructs elite clients throughout Southern California from celebrities and professional sports entertainers to high power business executives. She also assists Karen at various national Pilates conferences. This is Jill Ann’s second season with the San Diego Charger Girls, fulfilling a life long dream of becoming an NFL Cheerleader. She enjoys sharing her passion to perform and being actively involved within the San Diego community as well as being a Chargers Ambassador. In her free time, you’ll often find Jill Ann in Laguna Beach where she volunteers at the local animal shelter and spends quality time with her husband and two dogs, Jolie and Jinjer. She leads an eco-conscious lifestyle. In the future, Jill Ann hopes to continue to inspire people of all ages to take interest in the arts, the environment and humanity.

Tamara
Tamara grew up in Santa Cruz, CA and is in her rookie year with the Charger Girls. She is the oldest of three children and two small cocker spaniels. She admires her family for their close bond and motivating support to dream big! Growing up, Tamara was very involved in academics and extra curricular activities including Associated Student Body Executive Council, dance team and athletic programs such as varsity soccer and track as well as several community service projects. In addition, she danced competitively for thirteen years on a team in Santa Cruz where she was able to travel in and outside of the US performing Tap, Jazz & Lyrical routines. Following high school, Tamara attended the University of San Diego where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. She graduated with honors and was a member of the USD Dance Team for two years. Following college, Tamara was chosen to be 1 of 25 sales representatives out of 10,000 applicants nationwide to attend a year long Sales/Engineering Training Program for a Global Networking & Technology Solutions provider in Raleigh, NC. Following the program, she was hired as an Account Manager on the company’s San Diego team where she has been for over four years. Tamara danced for two years with the San Diego Wildcats ABA Dance Team. Now a member of the Charger Girls team, she has reached her ultimate goal as a dance professional! To keep active for the team she enjoys kickboxing, biking, running and dance classes. Other hobbies include snowboarding, playing golf and going to the movies. Along with her personal dedication and commitment, Tamara feels that her successes are due in large part to her family and faith. She feels the best part about being a Charger Girl is the genuine friendships she has made with her teammates and the high standard of the organization. The organization has exceeded all of her expectations. Tamara came onto this dance team seeking a hobby and will come off this dance team a better woman in both her professional career and personal life.

Marisa
Marisa was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. San Diego became her home shortly after she was born. She is currently a student at San Diego State University where she is majoring in Kinesiology. Along with attending college and being a member of the Charger Girls team, Marisa works with her father at his San Diego-based fitness club and health food restaurant. She is learning the daily operations and management skills necessary to run the business. In the future, she hopes to use her degree in Kinesiology to assist her father in improving the already successful family business and potentially expanding the business to other locations throughout California. Beyond business, Marisa and her father share another common bond; her father played in the NFL for nine seasons, one of which was with the San Diego Chargers. Marisa is very proud that she and her father have both performed on the same exact field, each of them doing what they love and are passionate for! In her spare time, Marisa supports the ASPCA and local animal shelters. She recently adopted a dog from the animal shelter and has plans to rescue more animals in the future with the hopes of eventually starting her own rescue program. Marisa is enjoying her 3rd season as a member of the Charger Girls team. She loves being on the field in front of 65,000 fans on game day and looks forward to cheering the Chargers all the way to Tampa Bay for Super Bowl XLIII! As a Charger Girl, what Marisa enjoys most is being an ambassador for the community of San Diego and a role model to young children.

Michelle
Michelle is a 3rd year veteran with the San Diego Chargers and was born and raised in San Diego. She realized her passion for dancing professionally while performing as a backup dancer for Gwen Stefani in the 2003 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Being a member of the Charger Girls organization and having the opportunity to cheer for and represent her home team is one of the many goals Michelle is pleased to have accomplished. Her favorite thing about being a part of the Chargers organization is meeting new people everyday and forming tight bonds with her teammates. Aside from the duties of being a member of the Charger Girls team, Michelle currently teaches dance to young children, ages four to fifteen. In addition to her dancing, Michelle is pursing a Nursing degree and is currently on the Dean's List. She aspires to become a surgical nurse specializing in cosmetics that will help individuals with abnormalities and/or deformations. In addition, Michelle is a licensed cosmetologist and in her free time works as a hairstylist. Michelle is an avid traveler and loves learning about other cultures of the world. Her future travel plans include backpacking through Europe, going on a safari in Africa and visiting Australia. Michelle plans on living in Hawaii in the near future.

Marlina
Now in her 3rd season as a member of the San Diego Charger Girls team, Marlina has had many amazing opportunities to represent her fellow teammates. Among her favorites were traveling to Germany and Washington D.C. where she performed for America’s troops and traveling to Mexico City to participate in a promotional tour on behalf of NFL Mexico. In addition, she was selected to be one of twelve NFL Cheerleaders featured in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Marlina’s favorite thing about being a member of the Charger Girls team is the friendships she has made and the opportunity it provides her to share her passion for performing, football, and her community with 27 other women. Outside of her position as a Charger Girl, Marlina keeps busy by running her own cleaning company in San Diego which she started after graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Advertising and Marketing. She believes being an environmentally responsible business owner is important and has built her company on a foundation that promotes a green lifestyle. Her company specializes in non-toxic, natural and eco-friendly cleaning methods by using only biodegradable products and equipment with HEPA filtration systems in order to promote the healthiest environment for her clients and her community. In her free time, Marlina enjoys horseback riding, watching movies, volunteering at the local Salvation Army and spending time with her family, friends and many pets. Growing up on a small farm in Vista, California and surrounded by animals her whole life, Marlina has truly developed a love and a passion for animal rights and specie conservation and looks forward to starting her own animal rescue foundation in the near future.

Nicole
Nicole is proud to be a rookie on the Charger Girls team and is looking forward to another successful Chargers football season! Nicole was born and raised along with her younger brother and sister in Diamond Bar, California. She grew up dancing and after high school graduation discovered her desire to travel. With that, she left home and lived on a cruise ship where she performed in shows for Royal Caribbean International. This experience instilled a strong work ethic and an appreciation for worldly education. Upon returning to California, Nicole began her career in the real estate industry. For the past six years she has concentrated her efforts on creating a successful real estate career. Nicole’s love for developing new relationships is what she enjoys most about being a member of the Charger Girls team. She has made friendships on the team that will last a lifetime. When Nicole is not on the football field, she enjoys cooking, traveling, tennis and spending time with her family. Her number one fan is her adorable pug, Rylee. Nicole and Rylee currently live in Orange County and enjoy the California beaches on the weekends. In the near future, Nicole plans to travel the world and experience new places and cultures.

Rebecca
Rebecca was born and raised along with her two brothers in Puyallup, WA. She began dancing at the age of two and immediately knew that dance was her true passion. Rebecca attended Arizona State University and was an academic top ten student. While studying dance in college, she was involved in a number of dance groups including the ASU Dance Team and the Dance Arizona Repertory Theater. In addition to dance, Rebecca has always been drawn to Real Estate and Construction- a passion she shares with her father. Rebecca graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Housing and Urban Development as well as a minor in Dance. Rebecca was awarded the Student of the Year for the Landscape Architecture and Planning School. After graduating, Rebecca continued to follow her passion for both construction and dance as she became a management trainee for a reputable, residential home builder and a member of the Arena Football League’s Arizona Rattlers Dance Team. Rebecca’s career moved her to California four years ago. It was the perfect opportunity for her to join the San Diego Chargers. This is now her 4th season with the Charger Girls. During her tenure on the team she has been given the opportunity to represent the Charger Girls in Mexico City and Hawaii. Last year, upon completion of her management trainee program, Rebecca was promoted to a Market Manager position for the Southern California Division of her company. She currently manages 16 new home model complexes, advertising, marketing and a budget of over $25 million dollars. When Rebecca is not working or dancing she enjoys remodeling her new condo with her husband and traveling.

Kiirsta
Kiirsta is a true California girl, born in Southern California and raised in Northern California. She loves spending time with her family and barbecuing on a beautiful sunny day. Kiirsta is currently pursuing a career in interior design and hopes to open her own design studio in the near future. In the meantime, Kiirsta coaches a middle school cheerleading team. She loves to travel and has visited several countries all over the world with Australia next on her wish list. Kiirsta also enjoys jet skiing, scrap booking, yoga, snowboarding and country music. This is her 2nd season with the Charger Girls. She loves the thrill and excitement of performing at games, spending time with her teammates and being able to work with so many great charities. One of Kiirsta's favorite charities is the Make-a-Wish Foundation. She is pleased that the Charger Girls has given her so many opportunities to work with them. She also enjoys working with animals and has recently adopted a puppy who has stolen her heart! Kiirsta hopes to live everyday to the fullest and laugh a lot. She is so excited for another amazing season with the Chargers!

Jenny
Jenny is a native of the beautiful country of Taiwan and currently resides in Orange County. At age seven, Jenny and her family immersed themselves into American culture without the ability to communicate in the English language. However difficult the transition was, Jenny is thankful that she is now fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese. She currently attends the University of California Irvine, pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences and Education. After earning her degree she plans to attend dental school and pursue a career in child dentistry. In her spare time Jenny enjoys being with her family. She is very grateful for her extremely loving and supportive parents and two amazing younger siblings. She is passionate about cooking, swimming and staying fit. Interestingly, Jenny did not discover her dance ability until late in her teen years. Although many people discouraged her from pursuing dance at such a late stage in her life, she urged her parents to enroll her in classes. Thankfully, her parents supported her decision and she has gone on to perform collegiately and professionally. Currently, Jenny is a performer at an amusement park where she is able to share magical moments with the children she encounters on a daily basis. To Jenny, being a part of the Chargers organization is rewarding in so many ways. She has been blessed with many opportunities to work with wonderful charities, great fans and remarkable heart-warming children. This is Jenny's 1st year with the San Diego Chargers.

Carissa
Carissa is a full-time student pursuing a degree in Child Development. She has always shared her love and passion for children through teaching dance and gymnastics. She feels that there is something so incredible about seeing the smiles on their faces when they accomplish their goals. Her most memorable and life changing experience occurred when one of her students was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Her student’s mother founded the Let It Be Foundation which hosted the “Dance of Hope” benefit at Chino Hills High School. Carissa felt honored to be asked to share her abilities in the performance of a life time, performing for the benefit of her student, Carla. To see the fulfillment in her students’ eyes and the passion in their hearts she continues her love of teaching for these reasons. Her younger sister has also followed in her footsteps, becoming a dancer and a passionate role model when working with kids. Sharing time together, she and her sister have enjoyed learning how to snowboard which has now turned into a tradition during the winter season. Other areas of enjoyment for Carissa are kickboxing, jujitsu, wakeboarding and off-road racing. Carissa’s ancestry is very diverse. She is English, Irish, Scottish, German and Norwegian but most definitely, she is an American girl.

Gail
Gail was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. A graduate from the University of Arizona in Physiology with a minor in Chemistry, Gail has embarked on a career path working in many different genres of the medical field. Upon graduation from college, she worked for a local dermatologist as a clinical research scientist and published multiple articles in various medical journals. She currently lives in Newport Beach, California where she works as a sales representative for a large pharmaceutical company. Continuing her education and mastering the art of yoga is the next scientific adventure Gail wishes to tackle. She also enjoys traveling and was given the opportunity to visit Germany and Washington D.C. in 2007 to perform for America’s troops as a representative of the Charger Girls program. Having the opportunity to show her appreciation, perform and bring a smile to our soldiers’ faces overseas has been one of her favorite moments as a Charger Girl. Her trips to both Germany and Washington D.C. will forever hold a special place in her heart. In the near future, Gail wishes to infuse her love for both science and travel and continue her scientific education and yoga practices overseas.

Heather
Heather is a 2nd year veteran with the San Diego Chargers. She was born in a small town called Templeton, California. Heather grew up on a ranch where she spent plenty of time with a rifle in her hands and a fishing pole by her side. While in high school, she taught Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop classes at a local dance studio to children ages three to sixteen and served as dance captain her senior year. Although she no longer lives on a ranch, she still enjoys outdoor activities such as snowboarding, kayaking and camping. Heather spends a lot of time practicing Bikram Yoga, running and working out at the gym. Also a part-time student at Mesa College, Heather plans to pursue a career in photography after attending Brook's Institute of Photographic Art. She one day hopes to work as a photographer for National Geographic. Although she has a great love for photography, dancing is her true passion in life. She has been dancing competitively since the age of three and professionally for two years as a Chargers Cheerleader. One of her most memorable moments as a Charger Girl was being picked up by a Navy fighter helicopter and landing on the USS Nimitz to escort the sailors into port to see their families after a long tour of duty. This experience is one she will always value.

Giselle
Giselle comes to us from the beautiful country of Panama, where as a little girl she spent her days surrounded by family and unique Panamanian traditions. Although her family left Panama in 1988 and moved to Austin, Texas, they never let go of their Panamanian culture. Her parents continued to celebrate Panamanian holidays and dance traditions and insisted she and her brother be fluent in both Spanish and English. Giselle’s rich culture has influenced her love of dance, Latin food and salsa and merengue music. Connecting her family’s values for culture and learning, she attended the University of Texas and graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance. Today, Giselle is a Financial Analyst for a San Diego-based corporation. She is also an advocate of economic empowerment & volunteers her time for Acción San Diego, a Microfinance Non-Profit Organization. When she’s not cheering or analyzing financial reports, Giselle enjoys cooking, decorating her new home and spending time with her Shiba Inu puppy, Taiko.

Jennifer
Jennifer is originally from the beautiful wine country of Napa Valley and currently resides in Southern California. She has strong Irish roots. Every year her family enjoys gathering at her Irish Grandma's house for a traditional St. Patrick's Day celebration with authentic Irish cuisine. Jennifer is currently finishing her degree in Psychology and teaching dance classes for preschool and elementary age children. She loves dancing, working with children and has a strong passion for the culinary arts. She plans on attending culinary school to become a chef. Jennifer recently traveled to Europe where she had some of the best food she has ever tasted! Her goal now is to master French cuisine and learn the French language by her next visit. Jennifer had the honor of visiting Mexico City and Acapulco on behalf of NFL Mexico earlier this season. This was her first experience interacting with fans and she was amazed to see firsthand that no matter where you are, Chargers’ Fans always come together and unite proudly. Jennifer’s favorite thing about being a Charger Girl is the many opportunities it provides her to interact with the best football fans around - Chargers’ Fans!

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