Ceci Maher | |
|---|---|
 Maher in 2023 | |
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Will Haskell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Catherine Cecilia Queeney (1953-11-19) November 19, 1953 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Gordon Roberts Maher
(m. 1980; died 2020) |
| Children | 3, including Katherine |
| Residence(s) | Wilton, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | University of Massachusetts Amherst (BS) Columbia University (MS) |
| Website | cecimaher.com |
Catherine Cecilia Maher (née Queeney; born November 19, 1953)[1] is an American executive and politician. She currently serves as a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 26, which encompasses Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
Maher was born Catherine Cecilia Queeney to John Hart Queeney and Rosalie (née Kirby) Queeney.[2][3] She was one of six children and was raised primarily in Stamford, Connecticut, where she attended the local schools. She completed a Bachelor of Science in fashion merchandising at University of Massachusetts Amherst. In 1995, Maher completed a Master of Social Work at Columbia University in New York.[4][5]
Career
Maher started her career at the department store Lord & Taylor in 1977 and worked for several years for department stores such as Target Corporation. She later became an executive at various non-profit organizations in Connecticut, such as Sandy Hook Promise.[6][7]
Politics
In 2019, Maher unsuccessfully ran for the board of selectmen of Wilton, Connecticut.[6] In 2022, she was endorsed by the Democratic Party for the Connecticut State Senate.[8] She was elected in the primary election on November 8, 2022, succeeding incumbent Will Haskell.[9] She assumed office on January 4, 2023, and currently serves as chair of the Children's committee and vice chair of the Higher Education & Employment Advancement committee. She is also a member of Energy & Technology, Human Services, Internship and Judiciary committees.[10]
Personal life
Maher married Gordon Roberts Maher, a Goldman Sachs banking executive, on September 7, 1980.[3] He died on October 5, 2020. Maher has three grown children, including Katherine Maher, and resides in Wilton, Connecticut.[11]
References
- ^ United States Public Records, 1970-2009
- ^ "Rosalie Queeney Obituary (2018) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Catherine Queeney, a Buyer, Married to Gordon R. Maher". The New York Times. September 7, 1980. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Connecticut State Sen. Ceci Maher - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Ceci Maher CT State Senator for Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton » CBIA". CBIA. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Ross, Jeannette (October 3, 2019). "Wilton Board of Selectman candidate: Ceci Maher". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Freda, J. D. (March 9, 2022). "Wilton's Maher gains support in bid for CT 26th Senate District". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ GMW, Reader Contributed to (May 13, 2022). "ELECTION 2022 — 26th State Senate: Democrats Unanimously Endorse Wilton's Ceci Maher". Good Morning Wilton. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Freda, J. D. (November 9, 2022). "Wilton Democrats 'thrilled' by Election Day results, DTC chair says". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Hall, Foster. "About Senator Maher". Connecticut Senate Democrats. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Gordon Maher Obituary (2020) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
