Dr. Xavier V. Bruce

Uplift In-Powerment Inc.

Founder

Dr. Xavier V. Bruce grew up in Lake Village, Arkansas and completed his undergraduate studies from the United States Air Force Academy in May of 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In 2004, he completed his Master of Business Administration in Information Systems Management from Wayland Baptist University. In 2011, Dr. X completed a Doctorate of Business Administration in Global Supply Chain Management from Walden University where he analyzed the impact of employee characteristics on the use of rational persuasion in group purchasing organizations. He became a Certified Professional Coach from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching in 2012.  

Over the course of his 24-year military career, Dr. X served as a Health Care Administrator and Supply Chain Manager.  In May 2018, he and his wife founded Uplift Energy Coaching, LLC to help retired, minority military veterans thrive during their transition out of the military.  In December 2019, Dr. X co-founded a nonprofit organization named Uplift In-Powerment, Inc. to provide holistic transition services to empower and inspire underserved veterans.  He is happily married with 4 children and lives in Frederick, MD.