1. Jessica E. Cochran
2607 Eastwood Dr. Apt 54 Columbia, MO 65202 ● (864) 641-8140 ● Jec2pb@mail.missouri.edu
Education
Masters of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia Dec. 2016
Water Concentration: Environmental and Hydraulic Engineering, 3.97 GPA, FE Passed
Thesis: Designing and modeling low-energy, gravity-fed, sanitary sewer systems for developing contexts
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Studio Art Minor. University of South Carolina, Aiken May 2011
3.68 Cumulative GPA, Dean’s List, President’s List, Cum Laude Honors, Student Athlete MVP
Relevant Professional Experience
Teaching Assistant– MU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Jan. 2015- Present
• Instructing two hydrology labs focused on integrating the hydrologic cycle, environmental impact
assessments, and environmental mitigation strategies into watershed management and engineering projects
• Teaching hydraulic modeling (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS) and analysis and coordinating field observations
• Advising student design teams on integrating sustainable management into civil engineering projects
Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) Graduate Intern– BASF, Hannibal, MO May 2015- Aug. 2015
• Advised EHS Department on environmental regulatory compliance, systems design, and reporting (EIQ)
• Researched environmental regulatory policy, prepared reports, and briefed Senior Management Team
• Designed action plan for upgrading 5 industrial chemical plants to comply with Federal emissions
regulations on PAI MACT pressure relief device monitoring
Agroforestry Extension Agent– US Peace Corps, Kolda, Senegal Sept. 2011- Oct. 2013
Managed the village-level implementation of targeted land management projects using sustainable forestry
technologies to bolster agricultural yields and climate resilience, resulting in 60 acres of improved farmland
 Project Manager, Saaré Meta Community Sanitation Program
- Designed, implemented, and obtained funding for a sanitary latrine-building project in 6 villages
- Collaborated with local public health institutions, CSOs, and USAID implementing partners to
provide culturally-appropriate sanitary education to 1200 community participants
 Training Coordinator, Kounkané Skill-Transfer Series
- Led orchard management best-practices trainings for 88 farmers, impacting 1600 beneficiaries
- Extended improved seed varieties and agroforestry skills during 9 workshops to 33 community
garden trainers, facilitating the development of a community knowledge base on improved orchards
Student Researcher– USCA Department of Biology, Aiken, South Carolina Aug. 2010- May 2011
• Implemented original research design quantifying the redistribution of nonnative plant species
• Compiled comprehensive dataset of potentially environmentally damaging commercially transported
invasive species for publication addressing unregulated commercial transport
• Performed greenhouse lab work growing, identifying, and recording invasive species and distributions
Environmental Field Station Intern– Savannah River Site (SRS), SC Summer 2010 & 2011
• Conducted professional-level, field-based research and analysis with collaborating professors
• Analyzed amphibian research for persistent pollutants and heavy metals in wetlands
• Performed air, soil, and water tests for biological productivity levels at natural and constructed wetlands
Community Service and Professional Affiliations
Chapter Secretary, University of Missouri Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Fall 2014- Present
• Panama Community Engineering Project, Maje de Chiman, Panama
- Providing technical consulting and infrastructure design for potable water transport and filtration
project for rural community, serving 1000 community members
President, University of Missouri, Water Environment Federation (WET ) Fall 2014- Present
• Coordinating professional engagement opportunities and conference attendance for students
Graduate Member, Society of Women Engineers Fall 2014-Present
Member, Griffiths Leadership Society for Women Fall 2014-Present
Skills
Technical: ArcGIS; SWAT; various Bentley hydraulic programs; Photoshop; Python; Microsoft Office Suite
Language: Fula (Professional Working Proficiency); Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency)