Aurea Ortiz
Board of Directors - Member Representative; Program HostAurea Ortiz is the host of Charla Comunitaria, WDIY's monthly program dedicated to the Latin community in the Lehigh Valley. She was elected to the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association as a Member Representative in 2024.
Aurea is a former board member of the Bethlehem Area School District and has previously worked for Pennsylvania State Rep. Steven Samuelson.
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Aurea Ortiz sits down with ArtsQuest's Curt Mosel and Miguel Perez-Soto to talk about SoccerFest, their celebration that brings together cultures from around the world for the World Cup. -
Aurea Ortiz is joined by Donna Taggart and her granddaughter Penelope to highlight the importance of educating the next generation about their culture. -
Aurea Ortiz celebrates Women's History Month with Frances Quinones-Mullen, the owner of Panchitas Kitchen, a mobile Latin cuisine company that was born for her lifelong love for cooking. -
Aurea Ortiz welcomes Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and Janine Santoro to talk about the beautiful relationships that were built during a visit to Patillas, Puerto Rico. -
Aurea Ortiz sits down with Dr. Ben Iobst, a public safety professional who shares how his personal journey put him on a path to supporting veterans and first responders. -
Aurea Ortiz explores ArtsQuest's upcoming Three Kings Day celebration with Myrna Rivera, Chair of the Latin Programming Committee, which offers cultural events year-round. -
Aurea Ortiz talks with members of the delegation for the Bethlehem Patillas Sister City partnership, which will meet in Puerto Rico in the coming days. -
Aurea Ortiz talks with Carol Obando-Derstine about the passions that are driving her in her run for Congress, and the importance of representation in politics. -
Aurea Ortiz is joined by Janine Santoro of the City of Bethlehem to reflect on the Bethlehem Patillas Sister City Celebration and what's ahead in the partnership. -
Aurea Ortiz welcomes Javier Toro, a representative from Primerica, to talk about the importance of financial independence and education.
