Background
Chretien, Margaret Cecilia was born on January 19, 1953 in Tupper Lake, New York, United States. Daughter of William Lawrence and Catherine Eileen LaGasse.
Chretien, Margaret Cecilia was born on January 19, 1953 in Tupper Lake, New York, United States. Daughter of William Lawrence and Catherine Eileen LaGasse.
Bachelor, Siena College, 1975. Master of Public Administration, State University of New York, Albany, 1983. Postgraduate, State University of New York, Albany, since 1992.
Program coordinator Saratoga County Office for Aging, Ballston Spa, New York, 1977-1980. Crime prevention specialist New York State Division Criminal Justice Services, Albany, 1980-1984, public information officer, 1984-1986, criminal justice program representative, 1986—2000, S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women program administrator, 2000—2001, sr policy analyst, since 2001. Publicity chair National Museum Dance, Saratoga Springs, New York, 1987-1990.
Peer review panelist United States Department Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
Board of directors Volunteer Center Albany, since 1988, secretary, 1992, president, 1994, 95, 96, 97, 98. Fundraising volunteer St. Cecilia's Orchestra, 1992. Life member SaratogaPerforming Arts Center.
Member Women's Press Club New York State, Inc. (vice president 1984-1986).
Married Thomas J. Chretien, October 1, 1977.