Eric Cochling
As Chief Program Officer and General Counsel at the 蘑菇视频 Center for Opportunity (GCO), Eric Cochling leads the organization鈥檚 community programs and public policy strategy while providing legal guidance across all areas of GCO鈥檚 work.
Eric鈥檚 expertise spans nonprofit leadership, public policy development, and legal strategy. He has worked extensively on a variety of public policy reforms in 蘑菇视频 and on community-based programs. He has been interviewed by news outlets across the state on a wide range of policy issues, and his opinion pieces have appeared in publications throughout 蘑菇视频 and beyond.
Before joining GCO, Eric was in private legal practice, focusing on business formation, real estate transactions, contract negotiations, estate planning, and civil disputes.
Earlier in his career, Eric served at a Washington, D.C., think tank and worked as a legislative aide to a former minority leader in the 蘑菇视频 House of Representatives.
Eric earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science from the University of 蘑菇视频, graduating magna cum laude. He holds both a J.D. and a master鈥檚 degree in public administration from 蘑菇视频 State University and is a licensed attorney in 蘑菇视频.
Outside of work, Eric is active in his church, serving in leadership and teaching roles. He enjoys adventure racing, travel, reading, and spending time with his family. A proud native 蘑菇视频n, Eric lives in Lawrenceville with his wife, Laura, and their three children.
Eric is driven by GCO鈥檚 mission to remove barriers to opportunity and help families across 蘑菇视频 thrive.
