Gayle Edlund Wilson (born November 24, 1942) is an American business professional, community activist, and the former first lady of California (1991–1999).

As an activist, Wilson has concentrated her efforts on improving early childhood health and encouraging children in the areas of math and science.

As a teenager in February 1956, she acted in a professional production of A Room Full of Roses opposite Linda Darnell at the Sombrero Playhouse.

[3] Wilson attended Stanford University, where she earned a degree in biology and a Phi Beta Kappa key.

[4] Each summer this four-week residential program located on four University of California campuses serves over 600 high school aged students.