Dr. Cochran grew up in the small town of Quinwood, located in northern Greenbrier County. She went on to Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Nursing where she recieved her RN, BSN, and MSN, before moving on to her PhD from WVU. She joined RCBC in 1999 and is also a WVSOM Professor of Clinical Science, as well as being involved in multiple research projects. She enjoys spending time with her family when not at work.