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 welcomes Corrine Kanetski, also known as The Dance Dietician, to explore how dance can serve as a beneficial physical activity. -
WDIY is partnering with Miller-Keystone Blood Center for Power of a Pint, an initiative that allows residents to support public radio while battling the national blood shortage. -
Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with the LVPC's Jill Seitz about their 2025 Annual Report. -
Margaret McConnell is joined by Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel to explore the areas he feels the county is doing well and where he feels it's lacking. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Dick Orlemann and Missy Wise, members of the first cohort of LVHN's ICT method, a series of trainings that encourages communities to share wisdom. -
Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission explore some of the biggest planning focuses coming up in 2026. -
WDIY's Margaret McConnell talked with Lehigh Valley singer-songwriter Lucas Wolk from the band Lovecartel ahead of the benefit concert he is organizing for WDIY at the ice House on Saturday, January 31. -
Margaret McConnell sits down with Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski to explore her vision for her first hundred days in office and beyond. -
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.
