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 is joined by Dr. Sherri Brokopp Binder of Ripple Community Inc. to talk about affordable housing, community connection, and creating a place for people to belong. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak explore the theme of powering opportunity through resident leadership and trusted connections with Manuela Guevara and Matt Trust. -
Margaret McConnell welcomes Katherine Siwy of the Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties to explore how they eliminate barriers to staying active for people with disabilities. -
Margaret McConnell sits down with Erin Connelly of the United Way to talk about their work in housing and food insecurity, crisis intervention, and much more. -
Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk about the long list of initiatives the LVPC is working on now. -
"Come for Bikes, Stay for Relationships" with Kim Schaffer and Adonis Cannon | The Well-Being ReportMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak sit down with Kim Schaffer and Adonis Cannon of Community Bike Works to talk about the nonprofit's work to make young people feel safe and valued. -
Margaret McConnell, co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad, and the LVPC's Jill Seitz talk about the Lehigh Valley Housing Supply and Attainability Strategy. -
Margaret McConnell talks with John Marc Rittle of New Bethany and Sandra Bieber of Community Action LV about a recent op ed calling for more accountability for nonprofits. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Laura Ballek-Cole of Cohesion Network about the first Civic Leadership Academy cohort. -
Margaret McConnell is joined by Marisa Carrodo of the American Heart Association to talk about the little changes that can benefit your heart health.
