Portraits of the New England Patriots Cheerleaders

Meet the 2017 New England Patriots Cheerleaders! Sports Illustrated went behind the scenes to get to know these incredible women!

SI Staff | Aug 31, 2017

Portraits of the New England Patriots Cheerleaders /

Portraits of the New England Patriots Cheerleaders

New England Patriot Cheerleaders

Melissa DeChello, Veteran and Line Captain

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of New Haven, along with a minor in Psychology. Pursuing a Master of Science in Nutrition & Fitness. Works as a nutritionist.

Jennifer Azarian, Veteran

Merchandising for an e-commerce luxury brand flash site.

Ashlee Bourque, Rookie

Director of Arts and Humanities for the Greater Providence where she directs a multi-site, progressive and inclusive dance program.

Khamare Farrar, Rookie

Pursuing her Communications Degree from Eastern Florida State College and aspires to pursue a career in Sports Broadcasting.

Allison DeJesus, Veteran

Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Health. She founded the "I Can, I Will" fitness classes.

Emerald Peoples, Rookie

Second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.

Sarah Masry, Rookie

Sales associate and a dance instructor.

Kayla Brunson, Vetera and Line Captain

BA in psychology. She also has an associate’s degree in business from Dean College. Currently she works in the insurance field as a Compensation Service Associate.

Kelsi Gotauco, Veteran

Kelsi grew up helping her mother take care of her older brother Christopher who has Cerebral Palsy and Angelman Syndrome. Her love for helping her brother led to her becoming a nursing assistant where she began taking care for other disabled adults and children.

Brooke Attanasio, Rookie

Full time student at Holyoke Community College currently majoring in Foundations of Health. She aspires to transition into a nursing program, to specialize in labor and delivery.

Kelsey Cornwell, Rookie

Histology Technician at a hospital in Reno where she worked in a pathology laboratory processing surgical tissue specimens.

Courtney Lamont, Veteran

Pursuing her Masters in Special Education. Substitute teacher for the Methuen school district.

Nicole Manelas, Veteran and Line Captain

Bachelor’s degree in Business Entrepreneurship and a minor in dance. Nicole plans to open her own dance and fitness studio.

Victoria Spadaro, Veteran and Line Captain

Director of retail operations for a cupcake company.

Ashley Shultz, Rookie

Founder & CEO of Miss Pink, a non-profit organization that supports breast cancer survivors all across New England.

Caitlyn Hart, Rookie

Pre-school teacher.

Talia Laurito, Rookie

Won the Gold medal at the International Dance Organization World Championships in Riesa, Germany and was named American Dance Awards Dancer of the year. She educates, teaches and choreographs for young dancers around the country.

Jenna Cloutier, Veteran

Electrical engineer for a regional power company.

Michaela Main, Rookie

Physical therapist at a private practice in Massachusetts specializing in orthopedic injuries and sports medicine.

Leanne Santorsola, Veteran

BA degree in Arts from the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance with a minor in Psychology at Dean College in Franklin. Now advising Dean College’s newly developed pom team.

Victoria Nguyen, Rookie

Aspiring physician with a particular interest in geriatrics and neurology. Has a master’s degree is in medical science. Conducted clinical research investigating Parkinson’s disease.

Andrea Cadigan, Veteran

Studied business management at Boston University, but finished school for fashion design at the Boston School of Fashion and The Parsons School of Fashion Design in NYC. Starting her own bikini line and works as a TV hostess for Performer TV and Wicked Bites on NESN.

Isabella Tropeano, Rookie

Pursuing a dual-track consisting of Applied Psychology and Human Development and the Pre-Medical program.

Kelsey Zimmerer, Rookie

Head of product marketing and merchandising at a custom menswear company in Boston.

Bailey Medeiros, Veteran

Currently majoring in Finance while also minoring in Marketing and Communications. Member of the President's List for obtaining a 4.0 GPA.

Jamie McDonough, Veteran

Coordinator at a financial planning firm.

Tiffany Sweeney, Rookie

Department manager and recruitment lead for a popular fashion retailer.

Julia Rossi, Rookie

Currently a student in the Community College of Rhode Island’s Dental Hygiene Program in Lincoln Rhode Islands. Attends lecture courses and daily clinicals throughout the week where she tests her knowledge and works with patients to practice her motor skills in becoming a certified dental hygienist.

Adrena Santorsola, Rookie

Completing her dance studies, she also serves as the captain of Dean College's Dance Team, is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, an honors student, and a college orientation leader. Pursuing a career in Dance Therapy for young children.

Alyssa Crane, Veteran

Teaching dance, instructing yoga, and volunteering for the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston.

Alex Brandy, Veteran

Currently a Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Counselor, as well as a dance instructor and choreographer for several New England studios.

Samantha Agyeman, Rookie

A junior biomedical science major at the University of New Hampshire. Teaching assistant for a general biology lab, where she supervises laboratory activity, enforces lab safety guidelines for all of the lab students. Pursuing a career as a clinical pharmacist.

Tracy Sormanti, Director of Cheerleading

Tracy was a Patriots Cheerleader for seasons 1983, 1984, 1991, 1992, 1993 and now has coached the Patriots Cheerleaders on the sidelines of eight Super Bowls. She has traveled to more than 30 countries since 9/11, supporting U.S. troops stationed overseas, to include more than two dozen forward operating bases. Off the field, Tracy holds a second degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate.

Published Aug 31, 2017

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