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 Josh Siegel, Lehigh County's new Executive, to share his path to politics and his hands-on leadership style. -
Melody Bradford is joined by Karen Widrick of Lotus Restaurant Group to talk about staying grounded in a demanding industry and growing alongside her partner and husband. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. to explore his experience leading the city he was born and raised in into an era of rebirth. -
Melody Bradford talks with Becky Bradley, Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, about her passion for preservation and growth. -
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.
