New Director Named to Lead DLC
The Board of Trustees of the Disability Law Center (DLC) announced the appointment of Adina Zahradnikova as the agency's new Executive Director. Zahradnikova replaces Matthew Knotts who retired at the end of 2009 after 15 years of service to the organization.
Zahradnikova is fluent in four languages and holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Al. I. Cuza University College of Law in Iasi, Romania. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband Ivan and her 8 year-old son, Michael.
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Stephanie Benally chosen for Navajo Nation Council
The DLC's CAP advocate Stephanie Benally has been appointed by the President of the Navajo Nation, Dr. Joe Shirley, Jr., to serve on the Navajo Nation's advisory council for people with disabilities.
Congratulations Stephanie, we're proud of you!
DLC awarded Pete Suazo Social Justice Award
On Friday, April 9, the University of Utah College of Social Work presented the DLC with a Pete Suazo Social Justice Award. The awards were created to honor the life of the late Senator Suazo by recognizing the work of those who fully dedicate themselves to the goal of social and economic justice. Pictured here are Adina Zahradnikova, Acting Director of the DLC (front row left), and the other 2010 recipients of the Pete Suazo Social Justice Awards.
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