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| state_senate = Connecticut State | state_senate = Connecticut State
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| birth_name = Catherine Cecilia Queeney | birth_name = Catherine Cecilia Queeney
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| residence = ], U.S. | residence = ], U.S.
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'''Catherine Cecilia Maher''', known as '''Ceci Maher''' (née '''Queeney'''; born November 19, 1953<ref>United States Public Records, 1970-2009</ref>) is an American executive and politician. She currently serves as a member of the ], representing ], which encompasses ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ], for the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ceci Maher |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Ceci_Maher |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Ballotpedia |language=en}}</ref> '''Catherine Cecilia Maher''' (née '''Queeney'''; born November 19, 1953)<ref>United States Public Records, 1970-2009</ref> is an American executive and politician. She currently serves as a member of the ], representing ], which encompasses ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. She is a member of the ].


== Early life and education == == Early life and education ==
Maher was born Catherine Cecilia Queeney on November 19, 1953, in ] to John Hart Queeney and Rosalie (née Kirby) Queeney.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rosalie Queeney Obituary (2018) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wiltonbulletin/name/rosalie-queeney-obituary?id=39175689 |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref> She was one of six children and was primarily raised in ] were she attended the local schools. She completed a ] in ] at ]. In 1995, Maher completed a ] in ] at ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Connecticut State Sen. Ceci Maher - Biography {{!}} LegiStorm |url=https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/442714/Ceci_Maher.html |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=www.legistorm.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ceci Maher CT State Senator for Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton » CBIA |url=https://www.cbia.com/more-information/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=CBIA |language=en-US}}</ref> Maher was born Catherine Cecilia Queeney to John Hart Queeney and Rosalie (née Kirby) Queeney.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rosalie Queeney Obituary (2018) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wiltonbulletin/name/rosalie-queeney-obituary?id=39175689 |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref><ref name="NYTm"/> She was one of six children and was raised primarily in ], where she attended the local schools. She completed a ] in ] at ]. In 1995, Maher completed a ] at ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Connecticut State Sen. Ceci Maher - Biography {{!}} LegiStorm |url=https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/442714/Ceci_Maher.html |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=www.legistorm.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ceci Maher CT State Senator for Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton » CBIA |url=https://www.cbia.com/more-information/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=CBIA |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Career == == Career ==
In 1977, Maher started her career at ], and worked several years for department stores such as ]. More recently, she was the executive for various non-profit organizations in ], such as ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ross |first=Jeannette |date=2019-10-03 |title=Wilton Board of Selectman candidate: Ceci Maher |url=https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Wilton-s-Maher-wants-to-move-the-town-forward-14470348.php |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=The Wilton Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Freda |first=J. D. |date=2022-03-09 |title=Wilton’s Maher gains support in bid for CT 26th Senate District |url=https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Wilton-s-Maher-gains-support-in-bid-for-CT-26th-16989551.php |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=The Wilton Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> Maher started her career at the department store ] in 1977 and worked for several years for department stores such as ]. She later became an executive at various non-profit organizations in Connecticut, such as ].<ref name="Ross">{{Cite web |last=Ross |first=Jeannette |date=2019-10-03 |title=Wilton Board of Selectman candidate: Ceci Maher |url=https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Wilton-s-Maher-wants-to-move-the-town-forward-14470348.php |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=The Wilton Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Freda |first=J. D. |date=2022-03-09 |title=Wilton’s Maher gains support in bid for CT 26th Senate District |url=https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Wilton-s-Maher-gains-support-in-bid-for-CT-26th-16989551.php |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=The Wilton Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Politics == == Politics ==
In 2019, Maher unsuccessfully ran for ] of ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ross |first=Jeannette |date=2019-10-03 |title=Wilton Board of Selectman candidate: Ceci Maher |url=https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Wilton-s-Maher-wants-to-move-the-town-forward-14470348.php |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=The Wilton Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2022, she was endorsed by the ] for ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=GMW |first=Reader Contributed to |date=2022-05-13 |title=ELECTION 2022 — 26th State Senate: Democrats Unanimously Endorse Wilton's Ceci Maher |url=http://goodmorningwilton.com/election-2022-26th-state-senate-democrats-unanimously-endorse-wiltons-ceci-maher/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Good Morning Wilton |language=en-US}}</ref> She was elected in the primary election on November 8, 2022, succeeding incumbent ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Freda |first=J. D. |date=2022-11-09 |title=Wilton Democrats 'thrilled' by Election Day results, DTC chair says |url=https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Wilton-Democrats-win-senate-house-17571497.php |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=The Wilton Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> Maher assumed office January 4, 2023 where she currently serves as chair of the Children's commission and vice chair of the Higher Education & Employment Advancement commission. She is also a member of Energy & Technology, Human Services, Internship and Judiciary commissions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Foster |title=About Senator Maher |url=http://www.senatedems.ct.gov/maher-about |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Connecticut Senate Democrats |language=en-gb}}</ref> In 2019, Maher unsuccessfully ran for the ] of ].<ref name="Ross"/> In 2022, she was endorsed by the ] for the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=GMW |first=Reader Contributed to |date=2022-05-13 |title=ELECTION 2022 — 26th State Senate: Democrats Unanimously Endorse Wilton's Ceci Maher |url=http://goodmorningwilton.com/election-2022-26th-state-senate-democrats-unanimously-endorse-wiltons-ceci-maher/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Good Morning Wilton |language=en-US}}</ref> She was elected in the primary election on November 8, 2022, succeeding incumbent ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Freda |first=J. D. |date=2022-11-09 |title=Wilton Democrats 'thrilled' by Election Day results, DTC chair says |url=https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Wilton-Democrats-win-senate-house-17571497.php |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=The Wilton Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> She assumed office on January 4, 2023, and currently serves as chair of the Children's commission and vice chair of the Higher Education & Employment Advancement commission. She is also a member of Energy & Technology, Human Services, Internship and Judiciary commissions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Foster |title=About Senator Maher |url=http://www.senatedems.ct.gov/maher-about |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Connecticut Senate Democrats |language=en-gb}}</ref>


== Personal life == == Personal life ==
On September 7, 1980, she married Gordon Roberts Maher, a ] banking executive.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1980-09-07 |title=Catherine Queeney, a Buyer, Married to Gordon R. Maher |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1980/09/07/archives/catherine-queeney-a-buyer-married-to-gordon-r-maher.html |access-date=2023-04-11 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> He passed away on October 5, 2020. Maher has three grown children and resides in ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gordon Maher Obituary (2020) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wiltonbulletin/name/gordon-maher-obituary?id=7788431 |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref> Maher married Gordon Roberts Maher, a ] banking executive, on September 7, 1980.<ref name="NYTm">{{Cite news |date=1980-09-07 |title=Catherine Queeney, a Buyer, Married to Gordon R. Maher |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1980/09/07/archives/catherine-queeney-a-buyer-married-to-gordon-r-maher.html |access-date=2023-04-11 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> He died on October 5, 2020. Maher has three grown children, including ], and resides in ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gordon Maher Obituary (2020) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wiltonbulletin/name/gordon-maher-obituary?id=7788431 |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref>


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American politician (born 1953)
Ceci Maher
Member of the Connecticut State Senate
from the 26th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Preceded byWill Haskell
Personal details
BornCatherine Cecilia Queeney
(1953-11-19) November 19, 1953 (age 71)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse Gordon Roberts Maher ​ ​(m. 1980; died 2020)​
Children3, including Katherine
Residence(s)Wilton, Connecticut, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (BS)
Columbia University (MS)
Websitececimaher.com

Catherine Cecilia Maher (née Queeney; born November 19, 1953) 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. 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.

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.

Politics

In 2019, Maher unsuccessfully ran for the board of selectmen of Wilton, Connecticut. In 2022, she was endorsed by the Democratic Party for the Connecticut State Senate. She was elected in the primary election on November 8, 2022, succeeding incumbent Will Haskell. She assumed office on January 4, 2023, and currently serves as chair of the Children's commission and vice chair of the Higher Education & Employment Advancement commission. She is also a member of Energy & Technology, Human Services, Internship and Judiciary commissions.

Personal life

Maher married Gordon Roberts Maher, a Goldman Sachs banking executive, on September 7, 1980. He died on October 5, 2020. Maher has three grown children, including Katherine Maher, and resides in Wilton, Connecticut.

References

  1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009
  2. "Rosalie Queeney Obituary (2018) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  3. ^ "Catherine Queeney, a Buyer, Married to Gordon R. Maher". The New York Times. 1980-09-07. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  4. "Connecticut State Sen. Ceci Maher - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  5. "Ceci Maher CT State Senator for Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton » CBIA". CBIA. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  6. ^ Ross, Jeannette (2019-10-03). "Wilton Board of Selectman candidate: Ceci Maher". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  7. Freda, J. D. (2022-03-09). "Wilton's Maher gains support in bid for CT 26th Senate District". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  8. GMW, Reader Contributed to (2022-05-13). "ELECTION 2022 — 26th State Senate: Democrats Unanimously Endorse Wilton's Ceci Maher". Good Morning Wilton. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  9. Freda, J. D. (2022-11-09). "Wilton Democrats 'thrilled' by Election Day results, DTC chair says". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  10. Hall, Foster. "About Senator Maher". Connecticut Senate Democrats. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  11. "Gordon Maher Obituary (2020) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
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