CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Carrie Moore, the Kathy-Delaney Smith Head Coach of Harvard Women's Basketball, continues to round out her staff, naming ZsaZsa Lawson as the program's Director of Basketball Operations this afternoon. Lawson joins the Crimson after spending last season in the same role for the Seattle University Women's Basketball program.
 
Moore is delighted to have Lawson joining her in Cambridge and believes her arrival will have a profound impact on the Harvard women's basketball program. 
 
"I was overwhelmed by the respect and admiration ZsaZsa has earned from so many people in and around our business", Moore said. "After one phone call, I knew I had to find a way to get her to Harvard. She's a committed worker, a ball of energy, and cares about being an incredible teammate. She is a very important piece to our staff and will pour into our players in such a meaningful way. I can't wait to share her with the Harvard family."
 
While with Seattle, Lawson was the main point of contact for all the team's internal and external affairs. She also directed and oversaw all travel and equipment operations for the program.
 
Before landing with the Redhawks, Lawson served as an assistant coach at Cal Poly Pomona for four seasons. Amongst her responsibilities with the Broncos, Lawson led recruiting efforts for the program. In her time in Pomona, Lawson signed over 20 student-athletes including four Division I transfers and three CCAA Junior College All-State award winners.
 
The Broncos posted a 64-25 record while Lawson was on the bench, making a run to the CCAA Championship and NCCA Tournament in 2018-19 while going 25-6. Lawson also mentored nine All-CCAA Team selections during her time with the program.
 
Before Cal Poly Pomona, Lawson was a member of the Mt. San Antonio College staff from 2010-17.  With the Mounties, Lawson helped guide the team to four California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Final Four appearances and two CCCAA State Championships. During the offseason, Lawson also worked for West Coast Premier Academy as a Head Coach Administrator. She managed various teams in the AAU program that played on the Nike EYBL Circuit, assisting with player development, skill assessment and practice preparation.
 
As a player, Lawson earned two State Championships in 2007 and 2008 while at Mt. SAC. As a sophomore, she was named First-Team All-South Coast Conference and led the team to a 37-1 record. She continued her playing career at BYU-Hawaii while receiving her bachelor's degree in University Studies that she earned in 2010.
 
"I am absolutely thrilled to join Coach Carrie Moore, her staff and the Harvard family", Lawson said. "It is an honor to be a part of this new era and the development of these rising stars".
 
Lawson joins Steve Harney and Ali Sanders on Moore's staff for the upcoming 2022-23 season.