Mrs. Gardner, who also has a wide and proficient background working for reputable international companies across the UK, equally attained an impressive experience as a specialist and consultant.
Thus she received several renowned and distinguished awards for her outstanding achievements.
Following her significant appointment, the UK press positively featured her new role prompting some to describe it as “laudable”.
Moreover, Mrs. Gardner also told The Point that she aims to use her influence to make a “positive impact on the lives of ordinary Gambians”.
Furthermore, her new position is an extremely important one - functioning as representative of not only patients but also staff and other vital stakeholders.
It also provides a direct link between the Trust and the community and has advisory, guardianship and ambassadorial roles.
Consequently, Mrs. Gardner noted a “profound sense of honour and responsibility,” adding that her “priority for the next 12 months is to help increase trust membership and governor engagement”.
Responding to this correspondent, she said: “I aim to use my influence to make a positive impact on the lives of ordinary Gambians… Despite residing in England for 45 years and establishing my life here, The Gambia holds a special place in my heart as it is my birthplace. My roots are deeply embedded in The Gambia, with both my parents being Gambian”.
Mrs. Gardner also revealed: “Although my beloved mother passed away in 1990, I maintain a strong connection with her extended family… My father lives in Fajara and is an active member of the St. Mary’s Cathedral, Banjul. Despite the geographical distance, my ties to The Gambia persist, albeit somewhat fragile”.
Mrs. Gardner also equally contributed fervently towards the well-being of hundreds of Gambians through other means including the establishment of her NGO called Tesito.
The Tesito Foundation was set-up in 2001, initially as a Malaria Intervention Charity and was subsequently active in assisting Julangel and its satellite villages in all areas of development. Subsequently, several people benefitted from the project.
The Foundation was also applauded both at home and abroad as one of the “most useful, worthwhile and valuable” form of support not only in favour of Gambians but also other nationalities across the sub region.
