In October 2025, Sonia Raman achieved a historic milestone by being named the head coach of the Seattle Storm, officially becoming the first person of Indian descent to serve as a head coach in the WNBA. This landmark appointment marked a significant progression in her trailblazing career. Prior to leading the Storm, Raman had already shattered barriers in 2020 when she was hired as an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. That role made her the first Indian-American woman to coach in the NBA, where she spent years refining her expertise in scouting, player development, and analytics.
