Background
Wray, Gilda Gates was born on January 15, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Samuel Eugene and Philomene (Asher) Gates.
Wray, Gilda Gates was born on January 15, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Samuel Eugene and Philomene (Asher) Gates.
Bachelor cum laude, Smith College, 1964. Master of Arts in International Affairs, Columbia University, 1966.
Executive director, Horizon Concerts, New York City, 1981-1987; from program officer to senior program officer, Charles Hayden Foundation, New York City, 1987-1992; vice president, Charles Hayden Foundation, New York City, 1992-1997; trustee, Charles Hayden Foundation, New York City, since 1993; president, Charles Hayden Foundation, New York City, since 1997. Board directors Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Member relations committee New York Regional Association Grantmakers, 1990-1993.
Trustee Brearley School, New York City, 1979-1988, Yorkville Civic Council, New York City, 1979-1981. Board of managers New York Junior League, 1973-1976, 79-81. Chairman grants committee St. James Church, New York City, 1979-1987, mem.gov. committee Babcock-Michel Fund, 1988-1992.
Member of advisory board DeKay Foundation, New York City, since 1991. Member governor board Foreign Policy Association, New York City, 1982-1990. Trustee Adirondack Museum, since 1994.
Member Cosmopolitan Club (Board of Governors 1992-1995).
Married Cecil Wray, Junior, September 11, 1964. Children: Christopher, Kathleen Wray Baughman.
