Saranac Lake, NY -The Adirondack Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of four distinguished new members to its Board of Trustees: Clyde Baker, Dr. Ruth Randi, Dr. Barbara A. Dill, and Mary Ann Randall, CRNA. Their combined expertise in community leadership, healthcare, and philanthropy will strengthen the Foundation’s mission to support exceptional patient care and advance critical health initiatives across the Adirondack region.
“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional individuals to the Foundation Board,” said Heather Bumsted, Chair of the Adirondack Health Foundation Board of Trustees. “Each brings a deep commitment to service and a passion for supporting local healthcare. Their leadership will play a vital role in ensuring that Adirondack Health remains strong, innovative, and community centered.”
Clyde Baker
A lifelong Saranac Lake resident and active community leader, Clyde Baker is the youngest of seven children and a graduate of Saranac Lake High School and Clarkson University. Baker has spent more than three decades in leadership at Rice Furniture and has served on numerous community boards, including the Saranac Lake Youth Center, Saranac Lake Business Association, Friends of Mount Pisgah, and the Saranac Lake Central School District Board of Education. His decades of volunteerism—from delivering Thanksgiving meals to supporting the Plein Air Festival—demonstrate his ongoing commitment to strengthening the community he calls home.
Dr. Ruth Randi
A graduate of the Columbia School of Dental Medicine, Dr.Randi practiced alongside her family in private dental practice while serving on Columbia’s part-time faculty. She maintains active memberships with the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Society, and Nassau County Dental Society, where she also serves on the Peer Review board. Deeply dedicated to service, she has volunteered in numerous community roles and participated with her family in dental mission trips to South America through GivingThrough Smiles. Dr. Randi and her family enjoy their Adirondack home and look forward to contributing meaningfully to local healthcare initiatives.
Dr. Barbara A. Dill
Dr. Barbara A. Dill has over 20 years of medical leadership to bring to the Foundation Board. She currently serves as Division Director of theOB-GYN Hospitalist Program at Montefiore Wakefield Campus in the Bronx. A graduate of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, she completed her residency at George Washington University and a medical simulation fellowship at Jacobi Medical Center. Dr. Dill has served in multiple clinical and governance roles, including as President of the Medical Staff during her time in private practice. A longtime Adirondack visitor with a home on Kiwassa Lake, Dr. Dill looks forward to giving back to the region where she and her husband plan to retire.
Mary Ann Randall, CRNA
With more than 25 years of clinical experience, in Albany, NY, Mary Ann Randall is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. A graduate ofAlbany Medical College, she worked as a nurse anesthetist at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany for over 23 years. Prior to becoming a CRNA, she worked as a nurse at Albany Medical Center in critical care and renal transplant. She currently works per diem for Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY and for Premier Anesthesia at Adirondack Medical Center. Her deep clinical expertise and appreciation for Adirondack Health’s patient-centered environment make her a valuable addition to the board.
The new trustees join the current 2025 Board of Trustees, led by Chair Heather Bumsted, Vice Chair Heidi Holderied, Treasurer Robert J. Beier, and Secretary Erin Perkins. They will serve alongside an accomplished group of community, clinical, and business leaders dedicated to strengthening the health of the Adirondack region.
“We are grateful for the generosity and expertise our trustees bring to the Foundation,” said Jen Balog, Executive Director of the Adirondack Health Foundation. “These new members enrich our ability to invest in life-changing programs, equipment, and patient services that allow Adirondack Health to deliver exceptional care, close to home.”
