Ginger Kerrick was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Ginger attended Texas Tech University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics in 1991, followed by a Master's Degree in physics in 1993. In 2004, she was named a distinguished alumni by Texas Tech University, and then again in 2012 by the Texas Tech Alumni Association. 

Ginger began working for NASA as a summer intern in 1991, and started her first permanent assignment at Johnson Space Center in May of 1994 as a Materials Research Engineer. In September 1995, she was reassigned to the Mission Operations Directorate as an instructor for the International Space Station Environmental and Life Support System. Her responsibilities included training development, simulator development, and training conduct for both crew and flight controllers.

Through many years of dedicated service and various positions at NASA, Ginger was selected as a Flight Director in February 2005. This selection made her the first female Hispanic Flight Director in the history of NASA. After many successful missions, Ginger has now transitioned in to her current role as Assistant Director for the International Space Station in the newly formed Flight Operations Directorate.

Ginger is also currently employed by the Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business, teaching in the STEM-MBA Program. In her personal time, she is an avid runner, completing numerous full and half marathons. She also works as a volunteer coordinator for Triumphant Trails, Inc., and all-breed dog rescue organization that helps find homes for the many homeless dogs in the Houston area.