Cecilia “Cece” Mahre

Cecilia “Cece” Mahre joined Surience Private Wealth in 2026 as Director of Business Development, bringing more than three decades of leadership experience in education as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. Throughout her career, Cece has partnered with communities to strengthen schools, support families, and build lasting legacies of opportunity and hope for students’ futures.

Most recently, Cece served as Director of Professional Learning at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where she led nationwide educational initiatives through coaching, consultation, and high-impact events at the district, state, and national levels. Prior to that, she served in both small rural and large urban districts, helping shape curriculum, organizational systems, and leadership culture by listening deeply, diagnosing complex challenges, and designing strategies tailored to the needs of the people and communities she served.

Born and raised in Yakima, Cece has lived in Ellensburg, Washington, for more than 30 years with her husband, Todd, a retired orchardist and performance powersport mechanic. Together, they have four grown children, one son-in-law, and two miniature Dachshunds who round out the family perfectly. Outside of work, Cece enjoys playing pickleball — often with Todd as her tournament partner — fishing for bass at the lake, and traveling with family, where she is usually the one leading the charge.

EDUCATION

Cece holds a Superintendent Certificate from Washington State University, as well as a Master of Arts in School Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Central Washington University