Margaret McConnell
Executive DirectorMargaret McConnell is Executive Director of WDIY. She began her role in February 2024. Margaret is a widely-respected strategic partnership, marketing and not-for-profit professional. A Lehigh Valley native, she has previously served roles at People First Federal Credit Union, Alvin H. Butz, Inc., the Butz Family of Companies, and Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC). Margaret is a resident of Allentown and an alumna of King’s College with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
Email: margaret@wdiy.org
Phone: 610-694-8100 x6
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Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined again by Dr. Bobby Milstein to explore further how to get everyone involved in community development. -
Margaret McConnell sits down with Julie Benjamin of Special Olympics to explore their long list of athletic offerings for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. -
Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with the LVPC's Samantha Pearson about some of the best projects of 2025. -
Margaret McConnell welcomes representatives from North Penn Legal Services and the United Way to examine how people locally need to adapt to changes in SNAP requirements. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak sit down with Dr. Bobby Milstein of the Rippel Foundation to talk about how belonging and civic muscle can drive progress.
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Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission are joined by the LVPC's Minsoo Park to explore predictions for regional growth. -
Margaret McConnell welcomes Mandy Marquardt of USA Cycling and Edge Cycling to talk about persisting as an athlete with diabetes. -
Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with the LVPC's Jill Seitz about what data centers could look like in our region. -
Margaret McConnell sits down with the founders of Battle Borne and Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving, two nonprofits helping veterans find their way upon their return. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Lisa Liddington and Kerri Green of LVHN about the network's opportunities for youth to learn about careers in healthcare.
