She is the daughter of a Finegayan Elementary school teacher and a Public Works Surveyor. Ginger grew up in Liguan Terrace in Dededo, went to school at Harmon Loop Elementary, St. Anthony’s and graduated from the Academy of our Lady of Guam. She has a Bachelor’s from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Masters in Public Policy from Johns Hopkins.

Her federal career took her to DC as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the US Department of Housing & Urban Development, where she focused on expanding housing options for working families during the Clinton administration.

Ginger served for years as a trusted news director and anchor, coming into Guam’s living rooms every evening, keeping the island informed and engaged.

Based on her reputation for effectiveness, she continued her federal service amidst the challenges of the Iraq War. Ginger forged a 20-year relationship with the Defense Department, serving as deputy inspector general of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction – a two-star general equivalent civilian position.

Her oversight of the $50 billion reconstruction program not only demonstrated her strength as an executive but also showcased her ability to navigate complex international relations, interfacing with federal agencies, NATO, the Secretaries of State and Defense, and multiple Committees of Congress during both the Bush and Obama eras. Her time with the Inspector General drove home the importance of good government and good governance. The complexities faced in this role make her well suited to handle the political and policy complexities of today’s Congress.

Ginger then transitioned to the private sector, founding a successful defense-related firm with global reach that has expanded its operations over the last 12 years and earned international accolades. She was also selected as a member of the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations.

She returned home to Guam in 2019 where she expanded her work to focus on Guam’s role in global defense and the impacts that role has on our people and businesses. Ginger also wanted to return to the island to serve the people of Guam in new capacities. In particular, with a grandson now going to pre-school at Mercy Heights, she is even more passionate about helping improve the quality of life on Guam through lowered costs and barriers, greater opportunity and a thriving, safe community.

Here on Guam she has taken up teaching U.S. foreign policy at the University of Guam and has championed local policy initiatives, including efforts to gain federal support for putting Guam’s power lines underground and exploring ways to get sea drone manufacturing established on island. She is also helping identify experts to re-examine Guam’s cumbersome procurement regulations, all undertaken as a private citizen and policy advocate.