Jeffrey Roger Gardere (born May 3, 1956), is an American psychologist, TV show consultant and media personality better known as Dr. Jeff and "America’s Psychologist".
Early life and education
Gardere was born in Manhattan, New York to Roger and Renée Gardere who were both from
Haiti
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. Gardere was one of the first black students to attend the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Park Slope, Brooklyn. He then attended the
Brooklyn Technical High School
Brooklyn Technical High School, commonly called Brooklyn Tech and administratively designated High School 430, is a public specialized high school in New York City that specializes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is on ...
.
He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in
psychology
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from the
University of Rochester
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and his Masters of Science from
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a Private university, private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Churc ...
. He later attended
George Washington University
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, obtaining a PhD in clinical psychology and philosophy.
Career
After leaving George Washington University, Gardere worked as a staff psychologist for the
Federal Bureau of Prisons
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. 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 HIV-infected prisoners. He also participated in hostage negotiations at the
Atlanta Prison Siege of 1987.
Gardere is also an Associate Professor and Course Director of Behavioral Medicine at
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City.
He hosted the VH1 TV show ''
Dad Camp'' and was the psychologist on ''
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
''The Real Housewives of Atlanta'', abbreviated ''RHOA'', is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on October 7, 2008. Developed as the third installment of '' The Real Housewives'' franchise, it has aired sixteen season ...
'' and ''
The Real Housewives of Potomac''. He is the principal psychologist on ''
Love & Hip Hop: New York'' and ''
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', ''For My Man'' on TV One, ''Celebrity Damage Control'' and ''They Got Away With It'' on the Reelz Channel. He is a psychologist for ''
Lauren Lake's Paternity Court'' and ''Couples Court with the Cutlers''.
Personal life
Gardere is a father of six and is
Catholic
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.
See also
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Touro College
Touro University is a private Jewish university system headquartered in New York City, with branches throughout the United States as well as one each in Germany, Israel and Russia. It was founded by Bernard Lander in 1971 and named for Isaac a ...
References
External links
Official website Dr. Jeff Gardere, America's Psychologist
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1956 births
Living people
American television hosts
American people of Haitian descent
Touro College faculty
African-American Catholics
African-American psychologists