Trisha Stafford-Odom is a veteran coach, former WNBA player, and nationally recognized recruiter whose career reflects excellence, resilience, and servant leadership. She has led programs at every level of the game, highlighted by head coaching stints at North Carolina Central and Concordia Irvine, along with impactful assistant roles at UCLA, Duke, and North Carolina. Known for her ability to build programs and recruit elite talent, she has coached All-Americans, WNBA draft picks, and multiple conference award winners while instilling a culture of discipline, growth, and service. 

A standout at the University of California, Berkeley, Stafford-Odom graduated as a two-time All-Pac-10 selection, Kodak All-America honorable mention, and later a Cal Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. She went on to play professionally in the WNBA with the Houston Comets and Miami Sol, as well as in the ABL, NWBL, and overseas. She represented USA Basketball as well. Beyond her success as a player and coach, she is deeply committed to community service and servant leadership, using the game as a platform to inspire and uplift others. She and her husband, DeWayne, are proud parents of two sons, Amari and Trajen, who both play college football.