Melody Bradford
Board of Directors; Program HostMelody Bradford is the host of Trailblazers, WDIY's weekly video podcast. She joined the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association in 2024.
Melody began her career on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, working for the internationally-renowned Young & Rubicam Advertising Agency in Corporate Communications and Account Management role. Since then, she has built a career in marketing, sales, economic development, and television production, with particular focus on helping businesses grow and thrive in the Lehigh Valley. She currently serves as a Relationship Manager for Members 1st Federal Credit Union, and before then worked with PBS39 and created and co-produced the EMMY award-winning show, Lehigh Valley Rising, whose focus was on businesses and leaders that are making an impact regionally and around the world. She's excited to be a part of the WDIY Board of Directors, working in service to the mission of the organization.
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Melody Bradford sits down with entrepreneur and real estate investor Phil Simonetta to explore how he balances multiple businesses that span several states. -
Melody Bradford is joined by Ed Welburn, former VP of Design at General Motors, to explore his path to accomplishing his lifelong dream of designing cars. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Mike Wilson, CEO of Members 1st Federal Credit Union, to explore his commitment to community-based philanthropy. -
Melody Bradford talks with Tom Stoudt, Executive Director of the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, about the constant improvements happening at LVIA. -
Melody Bradford sits down with Lin Erickson, CEO of the Da Vinci Science Center, to explore her passion for education and the value of collaboration. -
Melody Bradford is joined by Dr. Dean Donaher, Principal of Bethlehem Catholic High School, to explore his journey in education and his leadership evolution. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Tara Zrinski, the incoming Northampton County Executive, and the first woman to ever hold that role. -
Melody Bradford talks with Keith Flickinger of the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage about the adventure of restoring vintage cars. -
Melody Bradford is joined by John Grogan, author of Marley and Me, to share how the release of the instant Best Seller 20 years ago changed his life. -
Melody Bradford sits down with Hasanna Birdsong, CEO of Lehigh Valley Public Media, to discuss why she chooses to lead a public media nonprofit at this moment.
