Rachel Ledbetter is the CEO and Co-Founder of Motivo Health, the first virtual platform designed to connect pre-licensed therapists with clinical supervisors. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Rachel’s early career experiences—working with underserved communities and navigating the challenges of rural supervision access—inspired her to build a more accessible path to licensure. In 2018, she founded Motivo Health to eliminate geographic and logistical barriers to clinical supervision. Since then, Motivo has supported over 8,000 clinicians nationwide and raised $14M in funding to scale its impact. Rachel has been recognized by Forbes as one of “The Next 1000” entrepreneurs redefining the American dream. She is a frequent speaker on clinical supervision, workforce development, and the intersection of mental health and technology. Rachel’s leadership is grounded in her commitment to making mental health care more accessible by supporting the professionals who provide it.

Dr. Carla Smith serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Motivo, where she leads clinical quality, compliance, and best practices for supervision and continuing education. She is a thought leader in clinical supervision and provider-first workforce solutions, with published work exploring best practices in virtual supervision, clinical quality measurement, and retention strategies in behavioral health. Her research and writing focus on creating sustainable, high-quality supervision models that support provider well-being while improving client outcomes.