In 2021, Dr. O'Dea was one of Telstra Health's Top 25 Brilliant Australian Women in Digital Health.
In its inaugural year, the 2021 Brilliant Women in Digital Health award initiative set out to recognise and celebrate women in digital health for their outstanding achievements, while raising awareness about the opportunities in the sector and inspiring others to follow their lead.
Dr. O'Dea was recognised for her work at the University of New South Wales, improving health outcomes using digital health, with her research advancing digital mental health care to close the gap for the 250,000+ with a mental illness unable to access treatment.