Ginger O’Donnell
Writer
Ginger O’Donnell (she/her) is an editor and writer with a background in teaching, the performing arts, and diversity, equity and inclusion in education. Her writing career has afforded her the privilege of interviewing and profiling highly talented artists, educators, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists for a variety of print and online publications.
A proud St. Louis native, Ginger grew up in Glendale and now makes her home in Maplewood. She relishes the chance to uplift the city’s many positive community stories as a contributor to theSTL.com.
When she’s not putting pen to the page, she enjoys cooking, dance, yoga, and reading, as well as caring for her rescue dog and cat, Tex and George.
Virginia (Ginger) Davis O'Donnell 
Ginger Davis O'Donnell 
Ginger O'Donnell 
Virginia (Ginger) O'Donnell 
Contributions
Harnessing Talent
Entrepreneur and talent recruiter Anjie Sanford has launched a new program through BioSTL that offers minority college students internships at…
A New View
As president and CEO of the Missouri Historical Society, Jody Sowell focuses on telling stories about St. Louis’ past that…
Manufacturing the Future
Southwestern Illinois College leads the way in educating the next generation of manufacturing workers, helping to realize the vision of…
A Promising
Prescription
Educator-turned-entrepreneur Marcus Howard is raising the standard of pharmacy care with the launch of GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness in the…
A Reading
Revolution
For more than 25 years, Ready Readers has helped advance social and racial equity in St. Louis by bolstering literacy…
Tastes of Home
Nearly 30 years ago, Shayn Prapaisilp’s parents introduced Thai food to St. Louis. Now Prapaisilp is leading the family business…
A Broad Canvas
At Onyx Dagger in Lafayette Square, Valencia Miller combines fine art with tattoo art, supporting local painters in St. Louis…
Cooking Up
Propel Kitchens is building health and wealth within the historically under-resourced community of the St. Louis Promise Zone by providing…
Fine Print
At Central Print, Marie Oberkirsch passes on the art of traditional letterpress printmaking to future generations, while using the craft…
Life-Saving Science
Dr. Sarah George and other researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development are leading national…
The Future of Farming
Creve Coeur-based Climate LLC is helping transform the possibilities, profits and precision of farming in the digital age.
Freedom Through Food
Urban farmer Tyrean “Heru” Lewis brings fresh produce to underserved communities and advocates for more equitable growing practices across St.…
A Powerful Lift
As the executive director of Paralympic operations at Logan University, Kelley Humphries-Mascoll is advancing the Paralympic movement in St. Louis…
Space for STEM
With Black Girls Do STEM, chemist Cynthia Chapple and her team are carving out an inclusive space for young Black…
Climbing High
With So iLL, the Chancellor family has created an aesthetically pleasing, environmentally conscious experience for the modern urban rock climber,…
