
Dr. Odegard holds bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in pharmacy from the University of Washington. She joined the university’s faculty in 1990 as a lecturer and rose to the rank of full professor. She is also licensed and practicing pharmacist.

Dr. Thompson is a graduate of the University of Southern California. She holds master’s and doctoral degrees from Claremont Graduate University. Professor Thompson is the author of six books, including her latest work, The Power of One: How You Can Help or Harm African American Students.


