{"id":38870,"date":"2026-02-17T12:35:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=38870"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:35:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:35:26","slug":"independent-living-organization-announces-board-appointments-and-title-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2026\/02\/independent-living-organization-announces-board-appointments-and-title-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Independent Living Organization Announces Board Appointments And Title Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_38871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38871\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/02\/dianne-donovan-sail-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/02\/dianne-donovan-sail-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/02\/dianne-donovan-sail.jpg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dianne Donovan joins the Southern Adirondack Independent Living board.<br \/>Courtesy SAIL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dianne Donovan and Sarah J. Hall to its board of directors.<\/p>\n<p>Dianne Donovan brings extensive experience in nursing, including work as a registered professional nurse and former licensed practical nurse. Her background strengthens SAIL\u2019s commitment to high-quality, person-centered services that support independence in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Sarah J. Hall joins the board with a strong background in care management and clinical case management, with experience supporting children, families and individuals through local service programs. Her work aligns closely with SAIL\u2019s mission to provide compassionate, accessible support across the lifespan.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38872\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38872\" style=\"width: 194px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/02\/sarah-taylor-sail-194x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/02\/sarah-taylor-sail-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/02\/sarah-taylor-sail.jpg 484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sarah J. Hall joins the Southern Adirondack Independent Living board.<br \/>Courtesy SAIL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At its Jan. 20, 2026, bimonthly meeting, SAIL\u2019s board of directors also approved leadership title updates reflecting the organization\u2019s continued growth. Tyler M. Whitney\u2019s title has been updated to president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. In addition, the board updated the titles of board president and vice president to board chairperson and vice chairperson, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>SAIL is a community-based organization dedicated to promoting independence, choice and inclusion for people with disabilities throughout New York\u2019s North Country and Capital Region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dianne Donovan and Sarah J. Hall to its board of directors. Dianne Donovan brings extensive experience in nursing, including work as a registered professional nurse and former licensed practical nurse. 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