Background
He was born in Manhattan, New York to Roger and Renee Gardere (now deceased) who were both Haitians.
He was born in Manhattan, New York to Roger and Renee Gardere (now deceased) who were both Haitians.
Gardere was one of the first black students to attend the Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Academy school in Park Slope, Brooklyn. He then attended the Brooklyn Technical High School.
His tertiary education started at The University of Rochester, where he gained a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. He continued his tertiary education at George Washington University where he gained a Doctor of Philosophy in psychology and philosophy.
After leaving George Washington University, Gardere worked as a staff psychologist for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He soon rose to the office of chief psychologist – one of only two African-American chief psychologists at the time. During his tenure there, he was instrumental in designing the policy on psychological treatment for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected prisoners.
He also participated in hostage negotiations at the Atlanta Prison Siege of 1987.
Currently, Gardere is an Assistant Professor and Course Director at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City. An Adjunct Assistant Professor at City College, New York City.
An Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro Graduate School of Psychology, New York City. And a Visiting Faculty at American University of Antigua College of Medicine. Gardere is a consultant to: Citicare Family Health Services in New York City Kaplan Medical Services, International Healthguru.com National Basketball Player’s Association Player Assistance/Anti-Drug Program Gardere is a frequent contributor to: Cable News Network Microsoft and National Broadcasting Company (official contributor) National Broadcasting Company Today Show (official contributor) FOX Network FOX 5 News (official contributor) Columbia Broadcasting System News American Broadcasting Company News WPIX News Maury.
