Kira Wolf joined Illinois State in June of 2024 as a graduate assistant in the Athletics Ticket Sales and Services Office. 

Prior to her graduate assistant position, she attended Illinois State where she received her bachelor's degree in finance. A native of Mattoon, Illinois, Wolf was not only a full-time student at Illinois State, but was also a varsity athlete and member of the women's golf team.

During her time at Illinois State, she played three seasons of golf for the Redbirds (2021-2024) after transferring from the University of Minnesota (2020-2021). Wolf was a three-time WGCA All-American Scholar and contributed four top-20 finishes during her time with the Redbirds.