About

Chris Cochran has provided consulting services to clients and organizations across the nation since 2018. Whether working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to coordinate with state offices and their media, advertising, communications and outreach needs, assessing government communications and outreach efforts, creating informational videos for U.C. Berkeley, or coaching teachers on their on-camera presence, Chris offers guidance and assistance based on his varied professional background. 

Prior to consulting, Chris was Deputy Director for Marketing and Public Affairs for the California Office of Traffic Safety for more than a decade. There he was the primary spokesperson and media contact, as well as the office's lead director of external communications, media, and multi-million-dollar marketing efforts responsible for advancing traffic safety efforts across the state.  

Previously, Chris held a variety of positions within the television, media relations, marketing and promotions sectors, including managing a television news operation; field producing for ABC World News Tonight; managing, producing, and directing for local and national public television programming; and operating his own video production, marketing and promotions company.  

He is the recipient of three Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, as well as multiple awards for excellence in advertising and public relations campaigns.  The productions and promotions he managed have garnered over 200 local, regional and national awards.