Joan Betancourt

About Joan Betancourt

I am a results-driven leader focused on helping organizations grow through strong operations, disciplined execution, and smart expansion. As Vice President of Business Development at Foundation Academies, I lead capital strategy, partnerships, and growth initiatives that support a multi-campus education network operating across Florida, Arizona, and West Virginia.My work bridges education, technology, healthcare, and real estate, bringing structure and scalability to complex organizations. I partner closely with executive leadership to align financial strategy, operational capacity, and long-term expansion so that growth is both sustainable and mission-driven.Beyond Foundation Academies, I lead Zentra Operations, where I work directly with business owners to document their companies, streamline workflows, and implement systems that remove inefficiencies and unlock new opportunities. I also oversee ventures such as Florida Fingerprints by White Light Security and Florida Academy Health, where compliance, workforce execution, and community-focused service are critical to long-term success.Service remains a core part of my life. Through Hope United Church, I support outreach, communication, and relationship-building within the community. My faith shapes the way I lead — with integrity, excellence, and stewardship.With experience across operations, project management, investor relations, and organizational development, I help leaders move from vision to execution by building systems that scale people, performance, and impact.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Zentra Solutions Llc

   Oct 2025 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

   Co-founded Zentra Solutions to help entrepreneurs and small business owners organize, launch, and scale their businesses.• Lead operations, strategy, and client delivery across the company’s core divisions: Operations, Media, and Consulting.• Design business systems, SOPs, and workflows that increase efficiency and long-term scalability.• Oversee branding, website development, and digital marketing initiatives to strengthen client visibility.• Provide 1:1 consulting focused on business structure, problem solving, and strategic growth planning.• Manage LLC filings, compliance processes, and internal documentation for client businesses.• Guide business owners in creating mission, vision, and value statements for brand consistency.• Collaborate with professionals to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable results.• Empower clients to transform ideas into structured, sustainable business models built for impact.

Education

• Watson Institute

  Bachelor's degree, Social Entrepreneurship

• Ocean County College

  Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• Lynn University

  Bachelor's degree, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies