Myrtho Gardiner

Myrtho Gardiner, LCSW, currently serves as the Clinical Director at Exodus Transitional Community, Inc. Center for Trauma Innovation, focusing on developing healing programs and supervising clinical staff on trauma treatments. With experience as an adjunct lecturer at both Hunter College and Columbia School of Social Work, Myrtho has contributed to the education of graduate-level students in clinical practice and case evaluation. Previous roles include Senior Policy Associate at the CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance, where Myrtho managed portfolios related to youth and family development within the criminal justice system, and Social Worker at the Department of Veterans Affairs, facilitating the transition of veterans into community resources. Myrtho holds a PhD in Social Welfare from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, a Master's degree in Clinical/Medical Social Work from Smith College, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Loyola University Maryland.