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== 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 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>


== Career == == Career ==
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== 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> On September 7, 1980, she married Gordon Roberts Maher, a ] banking executive.<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 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>


== References == == References ==

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American politician
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 (incl. Katherine Maher)
Residence(s)Wilton, Connecticut, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (BS)
Columbia University (MS)
Websitececimaher.com

Catherine Cecilia Maher, known as Ceci 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, for 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 primarily raised in Stamford, Connecticut were 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's degree in Social Work at Columbia University in New York.

Career

In 1977, Maher started her career at Lord & Taylor, and worked several years for department stores such as Target Corporation. More recently, she was the executive for various non-profit organizations in Connecticut, such as Sandy Hook Promise.

Politics

In 2019, Maher unsuccessfully ran for Board of Selectman of Wilton, Connecticut. In 2022, she was endorsed by the Democratic Party for Connecticut State Senate. She was elected in the primary election on November 8, 2022, succeeding incumbent Will Haskell. 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.

Personal life

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

References

  1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009
  2. "Ceci Maher". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  3. "Rosalie Queeney Obituary (2018) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  4. ^ "Catherine Queeney, a Buyer, Married to Gordon R. Maher". The New York Times. 1980-09-07. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  5. "Connecticut State Sen. Ceci Maher - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  6. "Ceci Maher CT State Senator for Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton » CBIA". CBIA. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  7. Ross, Jeannette (2019-10-03). "Wilton Board of Selectman candidate: Ceci Maher". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  8. 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.
  9. Ross, Jeannette (2019-10-03). "Wilton Board of Selectman candidate: Ceci Maher". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  10. 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.
  11. Freda, J. D. (2022-11-09). "Wilton Democrats 'thrilled' by Election Day results, DTC chair says". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  12. Hall, Foster. "About Senator Maher". Connecticut Senate Democrats. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  13. "Gordon Maher Obituary (2020) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
Members of the Connecticut State Senate
President of the Senate
Susan Bysiewicz (D)
President pro tempore
Martin Looney (D)
Majority Leader
Bob Duff (D)
Minority Leader
Stephen Harding (R)
  1. ▌John Fonfara (D)
  2. ▌Douglas McCrory (D)
  3. ▌Saud Anwar (D)
  4. ▌MD Rahman (D)
  5. ▌Derek Slap (D)
  6. ▌Rick Lopes (D)
  7. ▌John Kissel (R)
  8. ▌Lisa Seminara (R)
  9. ▌Matt Lesser (D)
  10. ▌Gary Winfield (D)
  11. ▌Martin Looney (D)
  12. ▌Christine Cohen (D)
  13. ▌Jan Hochadel (D)
  14. ▌James Maroney (D)
  15. ▌Joan Hartley (D)
  16. ▌Robert Sampson (R)
  17. ▌Jorge Cabrera (D)
  18. ▌Heather Somers (R)
  19. ▌Cathy Osten (D)
  20. ▌Martha Marx (D)
  21. ▌Kevin C. Kelly (R)
  22. ▌Marilyn Moore (D)
  23. ▌Herron Gaston (D)
  24. ▌Julie Kushner (D)
  25. ▌Bob Duff (D)
  26. ▌Ceci Maher (D)
  27. ▌Patricia B. Miller (D)
  28. ▌Tony Hwang (R)
  29. ▌Mae Flexer (D)
  30. ▌Stephen Harding (R)
  31. ▌Henri Martin (R)
  32. ▌Eric Berthel (R)
  33. ▌Norman Needleman (D)
  34. ▌Paul Cicarella (R)
  35. ▌Jeff Gordon (R)
  36. ▌Ryan Fazio (R)
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