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 Flor and Robert Velez of Puerto Rican Culture Preservation, Inc. to talk about the upcoming Puerto Rican parade and festival -
Aurea Ortiz talks with Lehigh Valley-based recording and mix engineer Phil Joly about his decade spent working at Electric Lady Studios in New York, his work with Puerto Rican artists Residente and Henry Cole, and his recent move back to Allentown. -
Aurea Ortiz is joined by Miguel Perez to talk about the film FANIA All Stars, which tells the story of the 1970s Salsa stars, and his other work. -
Aurea Ortiz sits down with Sandra Skvasik, Engagement and Marketing Lead with Blue Zones, to talk about the organization's work to create a healthy Lehigh Valley. -
Aurea Ortiz welcomes Nadine Young and Emma Ortiz of The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties to talk about the organization's services for residents of all ages. -
Aurea Ortiz talks with Olga Negron about the rapidly approaching enforcement deadline for Real IDs and the importance of getting one. -
Aurea Ortiz is joined by Lizzette Melendez of the Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley to talk about her experience serving our older residents. -
Aurea Ortiz welcomes State Representative Steve Samuelson to talk about important services like Rent Rebates, Real IDs, and much more. -
Aurea Ortiz talks with Coach Julie and Josue Ortiz about respecting people with disabilities, Julie's programs for adults, and encouraging everyone no matter their ability. -
Aurea Ortiz welcomes Dr. John Grason to talk about his visits to Puerto Rico, his memories of Roberto Clemente, and his thankfulness for the experiences he's had.
