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Dr. Jeff Gardere

Born
May 3, 1956 · Age 70
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
1
TV credits
4
Also known as (4)
  • Dr. Jeff
  • Jeffery Gardere
  • Jeff Gardere
  • Dr. Jeffrey Gardere

Biography

Jeffrey Roger Gardere (born May 3, 1956), also known as Dr. Jeff, is an American psychologist and media personality. 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 HIV-infected prisoners. He also participated in hostage negotiations at the Atlanta Prison Siege of 1987. Gardere has hosted and appeared on…