Charlotte Luminous Leader ’23 Helped Launch Mental Health Support Group for 49ers
Brenna Murray ’23 knows firsthand the stressors student-athletes face. A member of the Charlotte 49ers women’s soccer team before graduating in May, she understands the level of competition student-athletes contend with as they balance the pressure to perform on their teams as well as in the classroom.
Murray served as the first director of student-athlete wellness and concluded a second term as president in May 2023. During her service, she helped launch Niner Fire, a mental health support group for 49ers student-athletes.
From 12 individuals in 2020, the program has grown significantly; last year, 50 athletes participated in Niner Fire families.