Our mission at Confident S.O.L.E. is to equip middle and high school girls to become confident individuals through social and emotional learning, which will create a foundation for achievement both academically and in their community.
Dominique founded Confident S.O.L.E. in 2017 with the goal of Strengthening Our Ladies in Excellence. Her hope was to create a space where girls have a voice and can flourish. Dominique’s desire to mentor young girls in the community started early on in her life. She had several coaches growing up who had a big influence on her life and she is now paying that influence forward in her own work.
If given the chance to send a message to her younger self, Dominique would say “Happiness is internal. Situations, circumstances, people, locations, or materialistic things will never make you happy. It takes hard work to be self-aware and be genuinely happy, but it’s worth it.”
Trenae Dunigan, a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo with deep roots in the community, is dedicated to empowering the city’s youth. Graduating from Kalamazoo Central in 2011, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Grand Valley State University. Trenae is fervent about supporting and inspiring young people in Kalamazoo. With a diverse work history encompassing roles in local non-profits, banking, and education as a cheerleading coach, Trenae views each experience as a stepping stone towards her current position at Confident S.O.L.E.
Trenae’s experience as a Confident S.O.L.E. board member and Kalmazoo Promise Pathway Coach brings her extensive experience in empathy, active listening, and communication skills, making her a valuable asset to our team. She has a proven track record of leadership, resourcefulness, and problem solving skills, and her passion to help teenage girls love, trust, and believe in themselves aligns perfectly with our organization’s mission and goals.
As our Part-Time Program Director, Trenae will be responsible for leading, managing, and guiding the program to achieve its mission and goals, making a positive impact in the community and advancing the organization’s objectives.
Breyana Wilson is the Youth Facilitator at Confident S.O.L.E. and Promise Pathway Coach with the Kalamazoo Promise, serving students at Phoenix High School and Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program.
A Kalamazoo native, Breyana is a passionate advocate for education and youth empowerment. Breyana’s journey working with youth began in 2018. She has worked with young people in various roles and capacities within the Kalamazoo community. Breyana is dedicated to continuing her work in education and youth development, driven by the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Breyana completed grades K-12 in Kalamazoo Public Schools and graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 2020.
She is a Graduate from Western Michigan University. In her free time, Breyana enjoys reading, listening to music and spending time with loved ones.
Genesis Griffin is the Part-Time Program Coordinator at Confident S.O.L.E and Youth Leadership Coordinator at Kalamazoo Youth Development Network, with nearly 6 years of experience working as a mentor to the youth and a lifetime of lived experience dealing with out-of-school time programs. Genesis specializes in interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and is certified in The Community Resiliency Model.
Genesis is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. She is a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, MI, and is inspired daily by her family and the youth in the community she serves.
Genesis is currently attending Western Michigan University earning her bachelors in Family Science and Human Development.
Confident S.O.L.E. is blessed to have a knowledgeable board of directors helping to guide the organization to greater impact.
The Collective is an innovative space where we encourage our community to dream, relax, and create. It is available for business meetings, small workshops, content creators, and relaxing. The Collective is located at 4000 Portage St. Suite 103 Kalamazoo, MI 49001. All proceeds will go toward Confident SOLE programming.
The annual prom dress drive is now underway! We are collecting gently used and new dresses, shoes, and accessories. If you’re unable to donate gently used or new dresses, shoes, and accessories, we’re also accepting monetary donations to support upcoming program events
Collection Dates: 1/27/25-3/12/25
Giveaway Date: 3/22/25
