Ginger was born in West Bend, Wisconsin and learned the aspects of volunteered community service from her parents. Ginger is a graduate of Northwestern University. She is married to John R. Wilson and raised five children in Ojai. Ginger, grandmother of 12, became involved in local Ojai and Ventura County endeavors in the early fifties.
Ginger's program will promote music for young children as well as music therapy for the elderly. In addition, Ginger promotes respect for the past and caring for the future by keeping history alive. She will also mentor young people in reading.