On International Women’s Day, Sunday, March 8, 2026, Traci Furbert-Gardner, MD, joined Damon K. Jones, AJ Woodson & Larnez Kinsey on the People Before Politics Radio Show to discuss making history as the first woman and African American Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director of Children’s Village‘s 175-year history, what it means to be the first, her journey, her days as a DJ and much more.
Black Westchester celebrates Dr. Traci Furbert-Gardner for making her-story and shattering the glass ceiling, stepping into a demanding role when she became medical director and chief medical officer of The Children’s Village in March of 2019.
Dr. Traci Gardner also appears in the book, “Black Westchester Celebrates Black Women Of Westchester,” available on Amazon or email BlackWestchesterMag@gmail.com to purchase your autographed copies.
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Dr. Traci, your an AMAZING Women and role model for all women across the country., but most importantly your a Women of God, a Deaconess ar Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, continue to let your light shine and encourage other women to be who God made them to be., you encourage me in so many ways. I thank God that He placed you in my life and my son’s lives. Peace and continued blessings to you. 🩺💜
Yes she is