SoMD CAN is built on a foundation of excellence and service.

The SoMD CAN Board of Directors, SoMD CAN Executive Director, and our dedicated SoMD CAN Staff work diligently to provide a service to students and families found nowhere else in the region.

Board of Directors

Sonia K. Wagner, Board President and Founding member
 Travis Cutler, Government Affairs Coordinator, Dominion Resources Services
Dr. Richard Fleming, Vice President and Dean/Prince Frederick Campus, College of Southern Maryland
Bonnie M. Green, Executive Director, The Patuxent Partnership
Kimberly Mackall, Operations Supervisor, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
Kim Roof, Director of Student Services, Calvert County Public Schools
Cynthia Thorne-Carter, President, Smart Ride, Inc. 
 

SoMD CAN Staff

Shelby L. Potts, Executive Director and Pre-College Advisor – Calvert - Mrs. Potts joined Southern Maryland College Access Network (SoMD CAN) in 2007 as a Pre-College Advisor at Calvert High school and was promoted to her new role as Executive Director in August of 2010. As a first generation college student she understands how daunting the process of searching for, applying to, and financing a higher education can be for our time-strapped high school juniors and seniors. She serves as a mentor, guide, and “sounding-board” for her students and staff by ensuring that they possess the tools to attain their educational goals and serve our local community. The Calvert Crusade for Children recognized her as a “Champion for Children in Education” in 2009 for her many contributions of leadership and volunteerism in her children’s schools, her professional role as advisor, and service in the Calvert County community. She is an example of her alma mater’s, Regis University, creed of “Leadership in service to others.” 
 
Dr. Elizabeth A. Conty, Pre-College Advisor – Northern - Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” A. Conty has served as Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota and the university of Maryland Baltimore County where she lectured and mentored undergraduate and graduate students.  Interfacing with thought leaders in health sciences, Dr. Conty developed numerous educational programs for both student and professional audiences.  A first generation student of Hispanic origin, Dr. Conty strives to encourage and support the efforts of our high school students to pursue their dreams of going to college.
 
 
Dana Langley, Pre-College Advisor, Patuxent High –
 
 
 

Organization Consultant and Founder 

Sonia K. Wagner of SK Wagner & Associates has 20 years experience in the higher education Financial Aid arena.  Ms. Wagner was a Financial Aid Director at several colleges in the Boston area, consulted for Smith College and Amherst College in Massachusetts, has been awarded numerous awards for her work in College Access, and publishes and speaks passionately about access to higher education through Financial Aid.

 

 

SoMD CAN Partners in Education With

  • Calvert County Public Schools

  • United Way of Calvert County

  • Patuxent Partnership

  • Dominion Resources

  • Help Association, Inc.  -  SoMD CAN just received an investment from this great organization.  Thank you to Mrs. Houston, Help Association President.

 

 How Can You Help?

You can help the efforts of SoMD CAN by

  • Encouraging the youth you know who may need help with thier college aspirations to seek out SoMD CAN in their high school.  We are housed through the guidance office.  You can also contact us and give us information on which high school they attend and we will contact them directly.

  • Investing in our efforts to help our county youth acheive success in higher education by clicking on the “Donate” button at the top of this page.

  • Attending the community workshops at the high schools.

  • Spread the word about SoMD CAN to your coworkers, neighbors, and friends.

  • “Like” our SoMD CAN page on FaceBook.