Name: Meet Hazel to Learn About Approaches to Inclusive Work Environments
Start: 2026-05-15T10:00:00-0400
End: 2026-05-15T11:15:00-0400

Meet Hazel to Learn About Approaches to Inclusive Work Environments

Friday May 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

Symphony 3

This session will introduce Hazel, New Mexico Legal Aid's facility dog. In conjunction with Assistance Dogs of the West, the presentation will focus on alternative methods to promote an inclusive work environment that addresses both visible and invisible disabilities at legal aid organizations.

Speakers

Sonya Bellafant

Executive Director, New Mexico Legal Aid

Sonya G. Bellafant, Esq., is a transformational Chief Executive Officer and attorney with more than 20 years of leadership experience advancing mission-driven organizations through strategic growth, financial stabilization, and operational excellence. She has led complex, multi-site... Read More →

Linda Milanesi

CEO/President, Assistance Dogs of the West

In 2006, Linda Milanesi began her career with Assistance Dogs of the West when she apprenticed to become an instructor/trainer in the school programs. She served as Vice President of the ADW board until 2011, when she was named ADW’s Executive Director. Linda oversees a whole-systems... Read More →

Friday May 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Symphony 3

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Sonya Bellafant

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2026 Equal Justice Conference

Sonya Bellafant

Linda Milanesi

Attendees (30)

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