
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.
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Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Eric Ruth, Co-Founder and CEO of the Kellyn Foundation, about their work to provide healthy eating access and knowledge.
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Margaret McConnell welcomes Daphne Ghirardi, VP of Aquatics at the River Crossing YMCA, to talk about the benefits and flexibility of swimming compared to other physical activities.
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Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission are joined by Joey Dotta of the LVPC for a look back on 2024's development.
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Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Brooke Griffiths, Executive Director of the Blue Zones Project in the Lehigh Valley, to talk about making healthy choices more accessible.
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Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission take a look at the long list of planning-related items on this year's schedule.
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Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak kick off 2025 by reintroducing the show by its new name, explaining the change, and reiterating the focus of the show.
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Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with the LVPC's Scott Greenly about the best projects of 2024 and what's to come in 2025.
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Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission welcome back the LVPC's own Christian Martinez to talk about how the region has grown since the turn of the century.
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Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Nate Boateng and Veronica Gonzalez about Valley Health Partners' work to provide quality health care to all residents.
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Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with Christian Martinez of the LVPC about their Greenhouse Gas Inventory.