Ms. Jean Nelson

Jean Nelson was one of the North Carolina Council for Women Regional Directors.  She began her career with the Council in 1977 as a Regional Coordinator for the southeastern region of the State.

When Ms. Nelson began working in the southeastern region, there were no local councils for women, no rape crisis programs, and only one shelter for domestic violence victims located in Wilmington, NC.

Under her leadership, local councils for women were developed, rape crisis programs were implemented, and the number of shelters for domestic violence victims increased significantly.  Mrs. Nelson worked closely with the Small Business Centers ad Sex Equity programs at the community colleges in her region.

She served on Boards for United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Consumer Credit Counseling, Costal Women's Forum, Human Services Council and served as Chair, Secretary , and member of the Craven County Board of Elections over a period of 16 years.

Mrs. Nelson was nominated for the Women of Distinction Award and received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award from the State.

Mrs. Nelson, who passed away in the mid-1990s, was a native of North Carolina.  She attended Mars Hill College and East Carolina University.