Bettina brings decades of local knowledge and a strong record of public service to Gander District. Born and raised in Gander, she was first elected to Town Council in 1997 at just 22, becoming one of the youngest municipal officials in the province.

After serving two terms, she stepped back to focus on family life with her husband Kevin Scott, a long-time aviation worker, and their two sons, Joseph and Robert. In 2021, with new experience and perspective, she returned to council and currently serves as Deputy Mayor.

For the past 20 years, Bettina has worked with a provincial organization that supports the community sector, and is widely respected across Newfoundland and Labrador for her leadership in non-profit governance, policy development, and volunteer engagement. Her earlier career includes work in regional economic development, tourism training, and post-secondary student support. With education in journalism and community development, Bettina is a skilled collaborator who has helped shape numerous initiatives across the province.

Her recent volunteer focus includes co-chairing Swim for Hope and serving as Director of Volunteers for the 2024 NL Provincial Winter Games and sport announcer for the 2025 Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games. Bettina has also contributed her time over the years to several boards and committees including the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, Gander River Management Association, Festival of Flight, Gander Academy School Council, Kittiwake Economic Development Corporation, Gander Citizens Crime Prevention Committee, and Rogers Television Community Programming. Outside of work and Town Hall, you’ll find her snowmobiling, in the woods on side by side, picking blueberries, or at the swimming pool.