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Gayle Wilson

Philanthropy & Education

Gayle Wilson is an American business professional and community activist who served as California's first lady and advocates for early childhood health and STEM education.

Biography

Gayle Edlund Wilson (born November 24, 1942) is an American business professional and community activist. She served as the thirty-third first lady of California from 1991 to 1999. Wilson is married to former California governor and senator Pete Wilson; they have two sons.

As an activist, Wilson has concentrated her efforts on improving early childhood health and on encouraging children in the areas of math and science. Those priorities are central to her stated areas of work. Sources describe her as a business professional and community activist who has focused on these topics.

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Books by Gayle Wilson