Urban League of Greater Hartford is an affiliate of the National Urban League, whose mission is to reduce economic disparities in our communities through programs, services and educational opportunities. Founded in 1964, the Urban League is a community based, not-for-profit organization.

Since assuming the leadership role of the Urban League of Greater Hartford in September 2010, Cochrane has built successful partnerships and strategic alliances, chief among them a multi-year, renewable lease  with Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center to house The Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity in 5800 square feet of the League’s first floor; partnership with the American Red Cross to offer Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes at Urban League beginning Spring 2017; partnership with Harriott Home Health as a central location for their home health care operations; stabilized agency operations and revamped  the organizational structure; secured new, multi-year funding from diverse sources to fund programs and operations; and increased operating net revenue over prior years.  Additional partnerships include the YMCA REACH Coalition; Greater Hartford Technology Collaborative; the Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) Manage Your Future (MYF); Career Pathways Program with Chrysalis; and Equity in Education with the Christian Activities Council (CAC).

Among other honors Cochrane has been recognized by the Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches as one of the 100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut; and received the Trailblazer in Community Service Award from the Greater Hartford Branch of the NAACP. In 2016, she received the I am Empowered Award from the National Urban League as a Health and Quality of Life champion. She currently serves as a Corporator for Hartford Hospital; Corporator and board member of St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, where she chairs Mission Integration; Advisory Board for the Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center; board member for Metro Hartford Alliance; board member for American Red Cross, Connecticut; and board member for Teach for America, Connecticut chapter.  In 2015, Cochrane was appointed to the Governor’s Youth and Urban Violence Commission.  In 2016, Urban League of Greater Hartford released the first State of Black Hartford since 1994 to wide acclaim.

Prior to assuming her current position, Cochrane was the Chief Programs Officer for the Urban League of Broward County, where she oversaw 22 youth development, wealth building, juvenile justice, education, and workforce programs.  She was formerly the Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Quad County Urban League located in the western Chicago (Illinois) suburb of Aurora. 

Cochrane earned both Bachelor and Master degrees from Tuskegee University in Political Science and Counseling, respectively.  She received a Juris Doctoris (Doctor of Law) from Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO.