Our Mission—

Our mission is to help women overcome societal barriers by providing educational and empowering experiences that promote personal and professional evolution.

 
 

We believe that all women deserve to feel safe, supported and celebrated.

 
 
 

What We Do—

Sisterhood has been a constant goal among feminists and everyday women for decades, but deep-rooted systemic oppression has caused privileged and marginalized women to remain divided.

Sol Sisters believes through creative and educational opportunities, we can work to solve this problem. By engaging in this work, future generations can live in support of their differences and similarities.

 
 

How We Do It—

Sol Sisters brings events and services to women that are focused on four areas of health that ENRICH, EMPOWER, AND EVOLVE women of all backgrounds.

 
 
 

MENTAL
HEALTH

PHYSICAL
HEALTH

EXPRESSIVE
ARTS

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

 
 

Our Story—

Sol Sisters Founder, Dr. Christine Coleman’s experience as a mental health professional sparked her interest in creating opportunities for women to access healing and empowering services that differed from the traditional therapy setting. This stemmed from her role as counselor to low-income students where she realized that several families considered therapy taboo and often declined services due to cultural stigmas. In 2013, Dr. Coleman called upon women in the Bay Area from various professional backgrounds and even greater hearts to help her expand her vision. In 2014, the Sol Sisters team began to work together to provide events to the community; the first being Revival: Bringing Back the Beauty Within, an empowering day for under-served women. Over 300 volunteers came together that year with makeovers and enriching workshops. As events progressed, the team began to integrate other forms of empowerment including physical fitness, arts and culture, and mental health initiatives. 

In 2015, Sol Sisters established a Board of Directors and helped refine Christine’s vision of holistic health to fit a four-quarter model consisting of: Expressive Arts, Physical Health, Mental Health, and Community Service. With the support of Legal Advisor, Barbara Kate Repa, Sol Sisters became an official 501c3 nonprofit later that year. In 2016 to present, Sol Sisters has established a leadership team that is responsible for the tasks that allow Sol Sisters to thrive and evolve through events and fundraisers. The heart and desire to serve women and girls continues to shine through each team leader. There is so much more to come for women in the Bay Area and beyond.

 

Meet Your Sisters—

 

Kelsey Cox—
Co-Executive Director

  • Kelsey Cox is a Bay Area transplant and has served on Sol Sisters Board of Directors for 6+ years. Kelsey works in Influencer Marketing at Sephora, Inc. and leads our overall Marketing initiatives. Kelsey is a passionate creative who loves to serve her community.

Rachel Wyley—
Board Member / President

  • Rachel Wyley is the Founder and CEO of Culture Kinesis, a coaching firm that does the work of cultural reimagination by creating containers in which individuals and organizations can (re)build intentional community, engage in critical unlearning, embrace radical re-education, and then, reimagine a racially equitable future. Rachel began her 15-year career in the nonprofit sector as an educator in East Oakland; an experience that cemented her commitment to and love of community. This dedication to community is what drew her to participation with Sol Sisters, after witnessing the organization's unique vision for community-building from the sidelines for years. Rachel is above all an artist - a vocalist, a poet-songwriter, and a nonfiction essayist - and understands art to be the solution to racial inequity, not simply its mirror and megaphone.

Rachel Tan—
Board Member / Vice President

  • Rachel is a mom, wife, friend, sister, and daughter of immigrants. She is a fierce DEI&B advocate at work and in her intersectional communities.

 

Rachel Ferguson—
Board Member / Secretary

  • Rachel Ferguson has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, specifically focused on business and people development, operations and strategy. She is excited to help operationalize Sol Sisters and help drive the strategy for their growth. Rachel is a mom to two young daughters and resides in Texas with her husband.

Alexandria Ray—
Board Member / Treasurer

  • Alexandria “Lexy” Ray, a proud mother of two teenage boys (Jayden and Jordyn) and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional and entrepreneur in the Bay Area. In Lexy’s spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her kids, friends, family, serving in the church, and community in whatever capacity. Lexy’s personal motto is “Live life, but do not let it live you.”

Krystn Robinson—
Board Member / Marketing

  • Originally from the Bay Area, Krystn grew up with a passion for service and community. She’s spent nearly two decades in brand and marketing roles for brands like Gap, Amazon, and Sonos. She's excited to use this background to help Sol Sisters serve more women.