Jean Sivoli grew up outside Washington, D.C. where she first participated in the women’s movement at the age of 16. In the mid to late 60’s, Jean attended rallies and marches in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. She participated in the Strike for Equality in 1970 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. In the summer of 1978, Jean participated in the March for the ERA that drew over 100,000 people.
Jean was the chair of the Harnett County Democratic Party for over 4 years. Currently she serves as Chair of the Sandhills Circle and the Chair of the Political Policy Committee for the NC Poor People’s Campaign. Jean has served on the ERA-NC Alliance Board of Directors since 2020.