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Jim
Gavrilos -
Executive Director
Born in
Hammond, Indiana, James Gavrilos graduated as valedictorian from
Hellenic College in 1986, and received his Master of Divinity,
again graduating Valedictorian, from Holy Cross School of
Theology in 1989. After a brief stint as the Assistant Director
of Youth Ministry for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North
and South America, he entered parish ministry, where he would
serve for the next 16 years. In 2006, James became Director of
Development for The Haven. In 2007, he accepted the position of
President/ CEO of Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches. During
his tenure at Junior Achievement, James oversaw the agency's
first accreditation, a move to a new location, and the creation
of the worlds first fully mobile BizTown...a simulated city
where area students come to experience a day in the life of a
business owner.
James is the proud father of four wonderful children: Alexios
who is a Sophmore at the United States Air Force Academy,
Constantine, Anastasia and Evangelia who are students at Boca
Raton Christian School. In his spare time, Mr. Gavrilos enjoys
all sporting activities and participates in weightlifting and
martial arts. An avid but miserable golfer, he also enjoys music
of all types, but is particularly fond of opera. As he assumes
his position of Executive Director at Boca Helping Hands, James
notes: "Boca Helping Hands is the pre-eminent social service
agency in our area. They have been blessed with outstanding
leadership at both the board and staff level for years. I am
honored to be part of this incredible organization."