Ginger Betson
About Ginger Betson
Ginger Betson serves as the Executive Officer at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, where she has held various roles since 2014. With a strong background in administrative management and human resource development, she has extensive experience working with senior leadership at the National Institutes of Health.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Ginger Betson has been serving as the Executive Officer at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) since 2019. In this role, she advises the Executive Officer and the Center’s Senior Staff on various aspects of administrative management, focusing on corporate success and daily operations. Prior to this position, she worked as the Principal Administrative Officer at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research from 2002 to 2007 and again from 2007 to 2014. Her tenure at NIH has provided her with extensive experience in human resource management and workforce development.
Education and Expertise
Ginger Betson completed her education at several institutions. She attended Loudoun Valley High School from 1984 to 1987. Following high school, she studied Business Administration at Frederick Community College, earning an Associate of Arts degree from 1988 to 1990. She furthered her education at Frostburg State University, where she studied Management and achieved a degree in Business Administration. Her educational background supports her expertise in administrative management and human resources.
Background
Ginger Betson has a significant background in administrative roles within the National Institutes of Health. She began her career at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, where she held the position of Principal Administrative Officer for a total of ten years, from 2002 to 2014. Since 2014, she has been involved with the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, initially as Deputy Executive Officer and later as Acting Executive Officer. Her experience includes working closely with senior leadership at both the Institute and NIH levels.
Achievements
Throughout her career at the National Institutes of Health, Ginger Betson has been recognized for her action-oriented approach and strong relationship-building skills. She excels at managing multiple demands and competing priorities, which has contributed to her effectiveness in her current role. Her advisory capacity on human resource management and workforce development has positioned her as a key figure in administrative management within the NCCIH.