Ceci Maher is a Democratic State Senator representing Connecticut's 26th District, which includes Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. She has served since 2023, with her term ending in 2027, and currently holds the position of Deputy President Pro Tempore. A Wilton resident who grew up in Stamford, Maher is a licensed social worker, former fashion marketing executive, and nonprofit leader known for expanding services for underserved communities, including growing Person-to-Person from serving 15,000 to 25,000 people annually and leading Sandy Hook Promise as interim executive director to support gun violence prevention.

Notable achievements include chairing the Senate Committee on Children to deliver free breakfast to students and expand youth mental and physical health services; attracting funds for brownfield cleanup, sustainability, and main street improvements; and protecting seniors in elder care while supporting schools and arts institutions.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in fashion marketing from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst; master’s degree in social work from Columbia University .

Political Experience:

- Elected to Connecticut State Senate, District 26 , 2023–present .

- Committee roles : Co-Chair, Committee on Children and Internship Committee; Vice Chair, Human Services Committee; member of Energy and Technology, Environment, and Judiciary Committees.

- Prior career: Early role running a multi-million-dollar department at Lord & Taylor; clinical social worker focusing on troubled children; CEO of Person-to-Person ; national executive director of Horizons at New Canaan Country School; interim executive director of Sandy Hook Promise.

- Community volunteer while raising three children, leading to her pursuit of public office post-pandemic to address transportation, technology, mental health, and systemic challenges.