Zara Risoldi Cochrane

Dr. Zara Risoldi Cochrane is Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Student Success and Associate Professor at Shenandoah University's School of Pharmacy. She holds a PharmD from Shenandoah University, completed a residency in Drug Information at Creighton University, and earned an MS in Health Communication from University of Illinois.

Her expertise spans student services, clinical drug information, evidence-based practice, and health communication. She maintains active leadership roles in pharmaceutical education and digital learning initiatives.

Honors include Fellowship in the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, the Wilkins Leadership Award for COVID-19 response, and research awards from Neonatal Network and Nebraska Public Health Association.