Nicole Cochran, Ed.D

Nicole Cochran, Ed.D

Coordinator/Academic Advisor GEAR UP Program

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Advocate, Director, Educator Talented in connecting with people where trust is built, diverse perspectives are respected, and where communication and collaboration are common.

  • Education

    • American InterContinental University

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      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Leadership of Educational Organizations

      The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a Specialization in Leadership of Educational Organizations is geared toward shaping students into successful and knowledgeable administrators and school leaders in planning and developing new educational programs, products and services.

    • California State University, Fresno

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English Language and Literature/Letters
    • University of Southern California

      2015 - 2018
      Ed.D Organizational Change & Leadership

      The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Change and Leadership is designed for current and emerging leaders who are looking to drive systemic change in their organization. These leaders include individuals who currently hold or are seeking leadership positions within colleges and universities, K–12 schools and systems, private firms, and nonprofit and government organizations.http://rossieronline.usc.edu/academics/edd/

  • Experience

    • Wallace Community College Selma

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2005
      Coordinator/Academic Advisor GEAR UP Program

      **Selected qualified participants for the program** Provided programs and material for 1st generation and at-risk students** Worked in conjunction with high schools and colleges to provide enhance services for the students** Assessed the needs of the students to provided required services for advancement** Processed confidential documents and maintained quality control of annual grant paperwork filing.** Advised students on secondary and post secondary academic requirements** Coordinated college fieldtrips and career seminars** Facilitated workshops (career, financial aid, study skills, depression, and conflict resolution)** Presented parent workshops, and designed training curriculum for teachers working with at-risk youth.** Supervised peer mentor leadership training by selecting, and training high school students** Directed teaching staff throughout the synchronization of the GEAR UP summer program. Show less

    • Houston ISD

      Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
      Site Coordinator

      ** Carried out all activities necessary to execute a quality 21st Century After-School Program** Supervised a staff of 25 teachers and 70 volunteers ** Administered workshops and training of personnel, parents and students** Developed program goals and objectives in collaboration with appropriate personnel and learning communities within the district** Managed program budget, financial reports, requisitions, direct pay forms and inventory ** Coordinated enrichment activities such as workshops, speakers, and educational presentations** Organized a record keeping system to monitor program goals, objectives, budget expenditures, and inventory** Conferred with prospective students and parents to initiate parental involvement activities** Served as a liaison between school personnel and the community in aligning project activities with curriculum goals*Implemented and supervised parent volunteer program** Coordinated the 21st Century Program with that of the regular school’s instructional curriculum** Collaborated and employed outside vendors to provide materials and expertise to enhance the program** Monitored and updated data to comply with federal funding guidelines Show less

    • JMJ Maternity Homes

      May 2011 - Jul 2012
      Executive Director

      ** Developed & composed grant strategies for new funding ** Organized fundraisers ** Coordinate board meetings with Board of Directors ** Supervised program planning, staff and residents

    • Fresno Pacific University

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2020

      ** Coach and develop campus advising staff ** Work with the Associate Director to implement strategic advising process for regional campus** Serve as a member of Leadership team to ensure successful operation of regional campus ** Advise students on classes, education plan, and preparation for graduation** Maintain student files** Prepare Education Plans and Admission Interview paperwork ** Schedule consistent appointments with current undergraduate and cohort students ** Advocate for students with professors, Student Accounts, Registrar’s Office and Program Directors Show less

      • Adjunct Professor

        Feb 2013 - Jul 2020
      • Assistant Director, Advising

        Jul 2012 - Jan 2019
    • A.W.A.K.E Foundation

      Jul 2016 - now
      Co-Founder & Executive Director

      The AWAKE Foundation seeks to Create Connected Communities, to foster compassion and understanding of every member of our shared organizations, Local neighborhoods and global community.SERVICES• Equity & Inclusion Training Through Compassionate Conversations• Unconscious Bias Reduction Through a Trauma Informed Lens• Workplace Diversity• Leadership Development• Restorative Practices• Conflict Resolution• Developing Racial Equity Within the Organization• Curriculum development & training customized for educators o Cultural competences, racial equity, and bias reduction • Customized professional development and long-term training's for organizations• Design innovative, research-based organizational workshops and seminars• Conduct community forums for dialogue and discussion Show less

    • Merced Community College District

      Oct 2018 - now
      Adjunct Professor

      Adjunct Professor - Business Resource CenterCustomer Service Academy & Emerging Leaders Institute ** Curriculum Development: Unconscious Bias Reduction in the Workforce & Community** MGMT50B – Values and Ethics** MGMT50C – Time Management** MGMT50D – Communication in the Workplace** MGMT51F – Conflict Resolution** MGMT50H – Customer Service** MGMT50U – Unconscious Bias Reduction in the Workplace and Community

    • Foundation for California Community Colleges

      Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
      District Partnerships Manager - Central Valley

      District Partnership Manager

    • Black Students of CA United

      Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
      Executive Director

      Black Students of California United (BSCU) is a statewide organization focused on developing African American students through Culturally Competent Leadership Training, Civic Engagement Experiences, Experiential Project Based Learning, Mental Health, Healing, Restorative Justice, and Mentorship.

    • California State University, Stanislaus

      Mar 2023 - now
      Director | McNair Scholars Program

      The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program, commonly known as the McNair Scholars Program, is a federal TRIO program funded at 151 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico by the U.S. Department of Education. The Stan State McNair Program was founded in 2017.The Stan State McNair Program helps undergraduate students successfully finish their bachelor’s degree and prepare for and get accepted into graduate school. The primary objective of this program is to place more first-generation/low-income and historically underrepresented students in Masters and Ph.D. programs.Close partnerships with the University Honors Program were established to help McNair Scholars design, complete, publish, and present their faculty-mentored research projects and create a community that celebrates, supports, and encourages the joyful pursuit of academic goals. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Trauma-Informed Care

      Community Resilience Initiative
      Jul 2019
    • 06/18/2025 10:30 AM CST - Blended Adult Mental Health First Aid - Nora Contreras, Victoria Arnold Harrel - 1

      MHFA
      Jun 2025
    • Restorative Practices & Mediation

      Fresno Pacific University, Center for Peacemaking
      Feb 2018
    • Accessible Documents: Word, PowerPoint, & Acrobat

      WebAIM
      Aug 2025
    • Student Success Analytics Certificate

      CSU Certificate Program in Student Success Analytics
      Apr 2024
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    • Customer Service Academy, Train the Trainer

      Modesto Junior College
      Jun 2018
    • Certified Master Online Instructional Training

      Merced Community College District
      Oct 2020
    • Become a Trauma Informed Leader

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2025
      View certificate certificate