Sherry Harris Blue: Founder of Foundation for Fortitude

Sherry Harris Blue

1967-2018

Founder

Foundation for Fortitude

Entrepreneur

Philanthropist

Visionary

Mentor

Community Champion

Sherry Harris Blue: Professional Biography

Sherry Harris Blue was a highly successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and visionary living, working, and supporting the Jacksonville area. A native of Jacksonville and a graduate of William M. Raines High School, Sherry H. Blue entered the doors of Edward Waters College and graduated Cum Laude in 2002 with a Business Administration Degree. With that degree in hand, she quickly climbed the career ladder in a Fortune 500 Company and obtained a Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Despite her success in her career path, she felt called to... (Read more)

Sherry Harris Blue: Her Journey

Leadership, Active Roles, and Philanthropic Support:

Advisory Board Member for the Johnson Family YMCA

Executive Leadership Cabinet for the American Heart Association

Emerging Markets Task Force for the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center

Past President of the Omicron Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is a Diamond Life Member of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter

Women’s Giving Alliance, a group of 400 women who pool their philanthropic giving under the auspices of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Board of Directors for the Women Business Owners of Northeast Florida

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Sherry Harris Blue: Memorial Statement

As the Jacksonville community has learned, our Founder and revered leader, Sherry H. Blue passed away unexpectedly. Our hearts are still trying to process a future without her. It is unimaginable that such a treasured and respected pillar in our community has been lost to us. No words could ever convey and fully explain this remarkable business and philanthropic centered woman. A great void has been left in our community and deep within our hearts.