WILMINGTON, DE – April 27, 2006 – The American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula announced three new hires. Al Mollica and Sohail Malik will be based at the Northern Delmarva office in Wilmington, while Robyn Cadwallader is based at Seaford, serving the Southern Delmarva region of Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware, and Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties in Maryland.

Al Mollica, the new Chief Development Officer, brings extensive fundraising knowledge and experience from a long career covering both the academic and non-profit world. Al holds an M.A. in Education from Delaware State University and a B.A in psychology from Shippensburg University. Born and raised in Norristown, PA, he has lived in Brandywine section of north Wilmington since 1990 with his Beth Mineo Mollica, and three children, Lauren (23), Julianna (14), and Nicholas (12).

Robyn Cadwallader is the new Administrator, Emergency Services for the Southern Delmarva region. Originally from Oregon, Robyn, who holds a Master’s in Public Administration & International Public Service & Development, has been a Red Cross disaster volunteer for 14 years and has a wealth of experience including a deployment overseas in the Peace Corps and working with FEMA in Public Affairs.

Sohail Malik is the new Community Preparedness Instructor (formerly Health and Safety). He is an admitted sports addict who worked as the Membership Director at the YMCA for 3 years, while teaching CPR and First Aid. Sohail received the Army Achievement and Commendation Medal after 8 years as a U.S. Army reservist, working as a Medical Supply Specialist. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Wilmington College and recently became engaged to be married.