Gina Kammer, a 2010 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, majored in English and later earned a Master of Arts in English Literature. Today, she works as a freelance author and editor, specializing in science fiction and fantasy, where she brings imaginative worlds to life with literary precision and editorial care.

Gina’s path has blended storytelling, publishing, and education. Before transitioning fully into freelance writing and editing, she worked as a media researcher for an educational publishing company. In that role, she curated visual and media content, collaborated with editors and designers, and contributed to engaging nonfiction resources for children.

In addition to her work in publishing, Gina has shared her love for language and analysis as an adjunct instructor in Mankato, where she taught writing and journalism courses to more than 130 college students. “Writing and reading and thinking are some of the most fundamentally important skills for college students no matter what discipline they enter,” she reflected. “I am always amazed at how much students learn from me during the foundational courses I teach.”

Gina credits her time at Bethany for giving her the academic and spiritual foundation to thrive in creative and educational spaces. She appreciated the opportunity to explore Christian writers and their works, which sparked her long-term goal of publishing within that tradition. Faculty across disciplines—literature, journalism, theater, and the visual arts—played a major role in shaping both her teaching style and broader worldview.

From editor to author, from classroom to creative realms, Gina Kammer’s career reflects the depth and adaptability of a Bethany English education. Her work is grounded in storytelling, enriched by faith, and fueled by a desire to help others see, imagine, and communicate more clearly.