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-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with the LVPC's Faria Urmy to explore how roads are classified. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak listen to opinions on various areas of meaningful work and discuss their relevance in the push for community wellness. -
Margaret McConnell welcomes four-time Olympian Joetta to talk about her athletic origins and her tips for staying on her game for so long. -
Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission welcome Nora Dowd Eisenhower of AARP to celebrate the anniversaries of Social Security and the ADA. -
Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission are joined by Susan Myerov and Ray Minarovic to discuss how business and climate are related. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Sherri Binder of Ripple Community Inc. and Vicky Kistler of the City of Allentown to talk about equitable housing. -
Margaret McConnell talks with Robert Stiffler of the Trexler Nature Preserve and Amanda Shurr of the LV Zoo about the outdoor opportunities at the neighboring sites. -
Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with the LVPC's Evan Gardi about the push for more EV charging stations. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Ruffian Tittmann, the inaugural Executive Director of the Allentown Parknership, about the value of green spaces. -
Margaret McConnell welcomes State Representative Peter Schweyer to talk about the importance of equal education funding so all students have the same chance to succeed.
