About Us

Andrew D. Hagen brings more than two decades of leadership, compassion, and community service to his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Boca Helping Hands. Originally from Michigan, Andy began his journey of faith and service at Capital University in Ohio, later earning a Master’s and Doctorate from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. He went on to serve two Chicago congregations before becoming Senior Pastor of Advent Life Ministries in Boca Raton, where he led an $8 million organization spanning multiple campuses, schools, and a senior living center.

Andy has served on the Board of Boca Helping Hands for the past eight years and regularly volunteers at the Lake Worth Distribution site. He has also participated in mission trips around the world and authored several books on ministry and discipleship.

Outside of work, Andy enjoys playing guitar, cooking, and traveling. He is married to clinical psychologist Susan Dingle, and together they have two married children and three grandchildren.

“Boca Helping Hands offers more than a handout—it offers a hand up to a better life,” Andy said. “I’m honored to lead this incredible organization into its next chapter.”

Steve was born and raised in Miami and moved to Boca Raton in 1986 to study business administration and marketing at Lynn University, continuing on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the New York Institute of Technology.

Most recently, King was a member of Lynn University’s Office of Development for five years and engaged with corporate, foundation, and individual donors.

Steve began volunteering at Boca Helping Hands in 2012 to immerse his family in the local community, serving food and distributing pantry bags. He continued to volunteer at the organization throughout the pandemic.

Steve is married to his college sweetheart Ann-Louise and they have two adult children, Sarah and Lukas. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, traveling, reading, and paddleboarding. Additionally, he volunteers with as a coach for TOPSoccer, a community-based training program for athletes with intellectual, emotional, and/or physical disabilities.

Born in Cairo, Egypt, of Armenian descent, Suzan and her family came to the United States in 1965 and settled in Detroit, Michigan. In 1983, she moved to South Florida and worked for JM Family Enterprises for over 25 years.

In April of 2009, Suzan volunteered in the newly formed Job Mentoring Program and in August of 2009 was offered and accepted a part-time administrative position for the Job Mentoring Program. Shortly thereafter, when BHH was ready to move into their new building, Suzan was then approached to take on a full-time position as Office/Facilities Manager – her current position is Assistant to Chief Executive Officer.

Suzan is married to Semon Javizian since 1984 and they have one son, Alex.

Suzan enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and cooking Armenian and Middle Eastern dishes, especially for all the holidays!

Jason is a native Floridian from Sebastian, FL. He attended Flagler College in the nation's oldest city St. Augustine, FL, where he majored in Business Administration and played soccer for the Saints. His professional background focuses on high-end hospitality and service with experience working for several nationally recognized resorts and private country clubs. Drawn to Boca Raton by the clear water and tropical atmosphere in 2009, he continues to enjoy the lifestyle this beautiful city provides.

Jason has always been intrigued by real estate and entrepreneurship for as long as he can remember. In 2016 he saw an opportunity to combine both and acquire a large commercial multifamily property that he manages to this day. A few years later, while looking for something more to do in his life, he found a unique opportunity to join the Boca Helping Hands team and serve the community he loves. You can usually find him enjoying one of his two passions, fishing and playing soccer, in his free time.

Lenny was born and raised in Rockaway Beach (Queens, NY) and then moved to Cedarhurst (Long Island, NY) as a teenager. After spending his early years in the northeast, he relocated to Florida in 1990 for a change of scenery and a fresh start.

Prior to working to joining the Boca Helping Hands team, he was District Manager for Pinkerton, a security and risk management agency, for nine years with locations in Deerfield Beach and Miami Beach.

Lenny began volunteering at Boca Helping Hands in the food center for two years before being hired as Warehouse Supervisor in March 2020.

Erika Hawn was born and raised in South Florida and has been connected to Boca Helping Hands since she was 12 years old, first volunteering alongside her father. That early experience sparked her passion for service and community involvement.

She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Marketing and later brought her people-focused background into her role at Boca Helping Hands. As Volunteer Program Manager, Erika oversees volunteer engagement across multiple locations, working closely with individuals, groups, and community partners to create organized, meaningful, and enjoyable service experiences.

Erika thrives on building relationships and bringing people together, and she takes pride in making sure every volunteer feels welcomed, valued, and excited to be part of the mission.

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, spending time outdoors, and making memories with friends and family.