• Secular Officiant
• Past President of Atheist Alliance International 
• Founded the Freethought Society
  
• Founded the Anti-Discrimination Support Network, an organization concerned with discrimination against the Atheist community
• Board member of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the Atheist Alliance International, The Robert Green Ingersoll Museum and Scouting For All
  

Margaret Downey is available to discuss such topics as:

• Discrimination at the Hands of the Boy Scouts of America
• Rearing Freethought/Humanist Children
• Combating Superstitions
• The Life and Work of Thomas Paine
• Women’s Suffrage Movement
• Media Training
• Tree of Knowledge Project
• Unity Convention: Is it possible in the nontheist movement?
• What is atheism?
• The Importance of Keeping Religion and Government Separate
• Saving Ourselves from the TAR Pit of Society
• Celebrating a Secular Life
• The Story Behind the Story: My Journey to Freedom From Religion

An Atheist activist for almost 30 years, Ms. Downey has been a featured guest on Philadelphia TV and radio programs and NPR has hosted her locally and nationally.  Downey is a certified Secular Humanist Celebrant conducting non-religious life affirming ceremonies as her main source of income.  Her presentations usually include visuals, music, handouts, door prizes and audience participation. Whenever appropriate she will includes costumes, awards, and surprises for additional fun.

If you're interested in having this speaker come to your school and give a presentation, click here to fill out our online Speaker Request form.