James Ekbatani
Founder and Chairman of the Board
James founded Lotus Behavioral Health to give teens and families a place to find hope and heal, built as a nonprofit so that the mission always comes first.
About James Ekbatani
James Ekbatani is the founder of Lotus Behavioral Health and the chairman of its board of directors. A veteran healthcare entrepreneur, he has built healthcare companies for more than 35 years.
His most recent venture created one of the largest mobile healthcare organizations in the country, bringing preventive medicine to seniors across 26 states.
Why Lotus
James started Lotus in 2021, after his own family went through a painful experience with substance use. He provided the seed funding and the building that became Lotus's campus in Winter Springs, near Orlando.
He set it up as a nonprofit on purpose: so that every decision starts with what teens and families need, and so that surplus funds go back into scholarships and access to care.
Background
- Healthcare entrepreneur for more than 35 years
- Founder of a national mobile preventive-medicine organization
- Founder and Chairman, Lotus Behavioral Health (2021)
His Role at Lotus
- Chairs the volunteer board
- Guides the nonprofit mission and long-term direction