About the Author: Cheryl Bevelle-Orange
Cheryl Bevelle-Orange is a dynamic and visionary leader with a distinguished track record in business, philanthropy, and community development. With over two decades of experience spanning corporate leadership, strategic operations, and organizational growth, Cheryl brings a deep commitment to excellence, empowerment, and purpose-driven impact.
With a leadership style rooted in integrity, compassion, and vision, Cheryl continues to inspire those around her — empowering individuals and organizations to rise, lead, and thrive with intention.
As a co-founder of Orange & Bevelle, LLC and executive leader across multiple ventures, Cheryl has demonstrated a rare ability to blend operational discipline with compassionate leadership. Her strategic insight and organizational expertise have been instrumental in guiding mission-aligned organizations from concept to execution — whether launching new initiatives or scaling complex operations across diverse sectors.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Cheryl is a passionate advocate for equity in education, women’s leadership, and faith-based service. Her work reflects a deep commitment to strengthening communities and expanding opportunity for future generations.
Cheryl is the author of The Courage to Continue: Navigating Your Corporate Journey, a practical leadership guide offering readers the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to navigate the corporate environment with clarity and courage. She has served as a featured keynote speaker, commencement speaker, podcast guest, and moderator at conferences across the United States, including engagements with Black Enterprise Magazine, the My Money, My Power podcast, Working Mother Media, the Dallas Local Profile Women in Business Conference, and Tech Talk Atlanta.
Cheryl is married to Attorney Carlton W. Orange, and together they are the proud parents of two accomplished adult children, Alexandria and Carlton Rashad. Throughout her career, Cheryl has remained deeply committed to thought leadership, community service, and paving the way for future leaders. Her life and work reflect her dedication to corporate excellence, entrepreneurial growth, wealth-building within her community, and meaningful societal impact.
Cheryl’s Key Areas of Expertise:
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Cheryl brings extensive experience guiding senior leaders and organizations through complex strategic decisions. She specializes in aligning vision, structure, and execution to drive measurable growth and sustainable impact.
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With a strong commitment to community advancement, Cheryl designs and leads mission-driven initiatives that create meaningful social change. Her approach ensures programs are both strategically sound and impact-focused.
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Cheryl helps organizations navigate transformation with clarity and structure. From restructuring teams to leading cultural shifts, she equips leaders with the frameworks needed to manage change effectively and confidently.
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A dedicated advocate for women in leadership and equitable opportunity, Cheryl works to strengthen representation, mentorship pathways, and community engagement. Her work centers on building confidence, access, and generational advancement.
Cheryl’s Signature Themes:
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Cheryl explores how leaders can maintain ethical clarity and steady decision-making even in high-pressure, politically complex corporate spaces. She equips professionals to lead with credibility, strength, and strategic composure.
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This theme addresses the emotional and strategic realities of navigating corporate environments while remaining authentic. Cheryl provides practical insight on sustaining confidence, managing adversity, and building influence without losing personal identity.
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Cheryl highlights the importance of expanding access, opportunity, and representation in education and leadership. She shares strategies for building sustainable pathways that uplift communities and create generational impact.
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Bridging theory and practice, Cheryl focuses on equipping emerging leaders with actionable frameworks drawn from real corporate experience. Her approach transforms academic knowledge into practical strategy for long-term success.
Financial Planning For Your Career Roadmap
The decisions young professionals make as they begin their careers can set the course for their success and earning power for their entire working lives. Fedex Custom Critical Managing Director and Chief Information Officer Cheryl Bevelle-Orange, author of The Courage to Continue: Navigating Your Corporate Journey, joins Your Money Your Life to share key financial considerations for first-generation corporate professionals and others in the early stages of their careers. goes here
Advice from a Leader: Cheryl Bevelle-Orange
Part of Jacksonville State University's "Alumni Stories" video series, this feature spotlights 5-Star Award winning FedEx Managing Director Cheryl Orange as she shares wisdom on persevering through opportunity. A proud member of the Gamecock family, Cheryl offers guidance drawn from her own journey, one story among a diverse group of alumni carrying forward their legacy at JSU.
Jacksonville State University Alumna Spotlight
Jacksonville State University celebrates the achievements of Cheryl Orange, Managing Director at FedEx. A proud Gamecock, Cheryl completed a dual degree in Computer Science and Marketing while remaining active in Greek Life and representing the University's Homecoming Court. She has stayed closely connected to JSU ever since, currently serving as Vice President of Scholarships for the Black Alumni Chapter — a testament to her enduring commitment to giving back to the community that shaped her.
Unleashing the Power of Education, Mentoring and Succession Planning with Cheryl Bevelle-Orange
In this episode, Cheryl Bevelle-Orange, Divisional CIO at FedEx, traces her journey from programmer to tech executive, sharing the advice, mentors, and lessons that shaped her path. She explores the difference between a mentor and a sponsor, how to find authenticity in a career, and what it really takes to grow into executive leadership — including candid reflections on succession planning and lifting the next generation of tech leaders. A rich conversation for anyone navigating their own path in tech.