Ceci Maher

Maher was born Catherine Cecilia Queeney on November 19, 1953, in New Jersey to John Hart Queeney and Rosalie (née Kirby) Queeney.[3] 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.[4][5]

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.[6][7]

In 2019, Maher unsuccessfully ran for Board of Selectman of Wilton, Connecticut.[8] In 2022, she was endorsed by the Democratic Party for Connecticut State Senate.[9] She was elected in the primary election on November 8, 2022, succeeding incumbent Will Haskell.[10] 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.[11]

On September 7, 1980, she married Gordon Roberts Maher, a Goldman Sachs banking executive.[12] He passed away on October 5, 2020. Maher has three grown children and resides in Wilton, Connecticut.[13]