Orlando Xavier Hixon, affectionately known as Xavier, is a distinguished leader with more than a decade of executive experience that spans multiple industries including, business development, education, media production, non-profit management, and community action. Currently, Xavier serves as the board director for the late God Father of Soul, James Brown, Family Foundation and served as the past Foundation Board President for the singer, Chris Brown.Previously, Xavier served as the Chief Operating Officer/Vice President of Operations and Interim Chief Executive Officer/President for the Prince George’s County, Maryland Community Action Agencies – United Communities Against Poverty, Inc. (UCAP), as well as, the Executive Council Member and Fiscal Oversight Chair for the Metropolitan Regional Planning Council overseeing $35 million for services in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and District of Columbia.Additionally, Xavier worked at United Planning Organization as the Director of Community Planning and Research, since establishing and heading the Division there almost six years ago. He demonstrated his ability to leverage relationships and build strategic alliances in support of the organization’s mission of uniting people with opportunities by providing his business development expertise to emerging entrepreneurs, providing oversight of the organization’s triennial publication, and Community Needs Assessment. Over 15 years, he served in multiple positions at the University of the District of Columbia.Xavier holds a BS in Computer Science from Southern University, MPA, MBA, CNA - certifications in non-profit management and leadership from the University of the District of Columbia. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Class of XXIX Leadership Prince George’s, as well as the Vice President of the Miss District of Columbia Scholarship Organization. He resides in Fort Washington, Prince George’s County, Maryland.