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 BASD superintendent Dr. Jack Silva to talk about the evolution of the district, even during unprecedented challenges. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Tony DaRe, CEO of BSI Corporate Benefits, to talk about his mission to go beyond selling benefits and build trust. -
Melody Bradford is joined by Tonya Johnson of the Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation to talk about building her own legacy alongside her famous athlete son. -
Melody Bradford sits down with Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, to talk about building a culture of growth and collaboration. -
Melody Bradford talks with Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk about the simple beauty he wishes everyone saw in the city and what it looks like to build community together. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Joetta, a 4-time Olympian, author, speaker, and wellness advocate whose drive for greatness has evolved but never disappeared. -
Melody Bradford is joined by Michele Demsky, CEO of ArtSkills, to talk about scaling a family-owned company and stepping into legacy. -
Melody Bradford sits down with Rachel Hogan, Executive Director of the Nurture Nature Center, to talk about building something new and turning data into dialogue. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Cliff Lewis of the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors to explore current trends in real estate and what collaboration looks like in the industry. -
Melody Bradford talks with Shannon Fugate, Executive Director of the Baum School of Art, about what it looks like to lead a community art school through its centennial year.
