She graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in psychology and received her JD from Santa Clara University. Gayle has her mediation certificate from the Office of Human Relations in San Jose and has volunteered as a mediator and counselor regarding neighborhood disputes, represented children in the family and juvenile court systems and was a court appointed special advocate with CASA . A native of the Santa Clara valley, Gayle lives with her husband and 8 year old son in San Jose and enjoys reading, hiking and music.