Markita J. Billups is a Senior Executive | Operations | Scaling & Optimizing Clinician Workforces | Value Based Care | Healthcare Startups | Top 25 Emerging Culture Creator at Blackbird Strategic Solutions, LLC. Colleagues describe them as "Markita is an incredible leader of people and workplace culture where people feel valued and their voice is amplified. She is an executive who understands that the best leaders create other leaders. She’s not afraid to roll up her sleeves and work alongside those she leads. Markita creates winning teams, effective organizational processes, and cultures where individuals thrive. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with her in two different organization. Hope someday we’ll have that opportunity again! " and "Markita is a very passionate, resilient youth advocate and passionate about making a difference in the world of social services. Markita works diligently to provide her clients with information that is understandable, up-to-date and that will make a positive impact in their lives. I have known Markita since Spring, 2013. We first came to know each other as coworkers at Providence Service Corporation and I had the opportunity to work with her directly from 2013-2014. Markita and I had an opportunity to collaborate on mental health presentations together that directly effect the lives of children, parents, families and teachers. Markita is a well-respected clinician and works extremely hard to increase emotional intelligence and trauma informed care with the clients she serves and the people she supervises. She is truly an asset to any organization that is lucky enough to have her. "