Gayle is Tsimshian, born and raised in an isolated First Nation community in northern BC. Her Indigenous name, Gwa’lgum’ax, means “Water on Fire.”
Gayle previously served as Indigenous Coordinator with the Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC). Prior to this she was District Principal, Indigenous Education with the Coquitlam School District and the Surrey School District. She has also worked with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, the Yukon Government, First Nation communities, and a consultant for GGAX Consulting.
Along with several other professional credentials, Gayle has two master’s degrees from Royal Roads University and UBC. Her undergrad degree is a Bachelor of Education through the NITEP program at UBC.