Sommer Wedlock
Chief Executive Officer
Sommer Wedlock is CEO of the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation. A passionate advocate for children’s literacy, Sommer joined CCLF in October 2024. For the last decade, she was leading the Gairdner Foundation as Executive Vice President. The Gairdner Foundation celebrates scientific excellence globally while also inspiring the next generation of innovators. In that role, Sommer led operations for programming across Canada, government relations, strategic planning, communications, and fundraising.
Previously, Sommer worked at Hill+Knowlton in their health team, working with various hospitals, foundations, and members of the life sciences community. Her career began at the University Health Network, working alongside world-renowned researchers.
Sommer’s love of reading began at a young age, and that passion for literacy has been passed on to her two children, who are quickly becoming avid readers. Bedtime favourites include *Goodnight Moon*, *The Day the Crayons Quit*, and *Corduroy*.