Overview
- Her family said she died on Jan. 5 after a long battle with ovarian cancer, a passing later confirmed by America’s Test Kitchen.
- Scott joined America’s Test Kitchen in 2016 as the show’s first Black woman to appear as a regular on-air presence, also serving as a host and executive editor.
- Diagnosed with ovarian cancer shortly after moving to Boston in 2016, she used her platform to educate audiences about the disease and survivorship.
- She founded SheChef in 2013 to provide networking and mentorship for women chefs of color and to build supportive professional communities.
- She authored bestselling cookbooks, including Boards (2022) and Food Gifts (2024), as tributes from Carla Hall and ATK’s Dan Souza praised her impact and legacy.