Wilmington’s Barbara Sica Appointed Executive Director Of Air Care Alliance

Below is a press release from Air Care Alliance:

WILMINGTON, MA —  The Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nonprofit public service organization representing a nationwide network of volunteer pilot groups delivering impactful and inspiring service through aviation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Sica as Executive Director.

“The Air Care Alliance team is composed of dedicated leaders committed to fostering and advancing charitable aviation,” said Mark Hanson, President of Air Care Alliance. “Barbara brings a wealth of experience and an enthusiasm for public benefit flying that will not only further our mission, but also expand our ability to support current members, welcome new ones, and raise broader awareness of the value of general aviation and its impact on the communities where we live, work, and fly.”

As ACA’s Executive Director, Barbara Sica provides more than 35 years of executive leadership in business management and marketing, including 16 years in the nonprofit public benefit flying sector. Her experience spans strategic communications, organizational leadership, and mission-driven program development — positioning her well to guide ACA.

Prior to her work in the nonprofit sector, Barbara served as Vice President of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Investor Relations for Edgewater Technology, a publicly traded international technology management firm. She also held senior marketing roles across the healthcare, publishing, and retail industries, building a career defined by cross-sector expertise and results-driven leadership.

In her role, Sica will work closely with ACA’s Board of Directors, national member organizations, and partners to strengthen the organization’s impact and ensure continuity across its programs supporting volunteer pilots who provide humanitarian flights nationwide. Reflecting on her new role, Barbara said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to support ACA and to collaborate with the board, members, volunteer pilots, and partners to advance our organization’s vital work in public benefit flying. I remain deeply committed to elevating the often overlooked value of volunteer pilots and the organizations that support them, harnessing the power of aviation to make a meaningful difference in our communities.”