Maria Morales-Menendez is the acting Chief Operating Officer for Delray Medical Center. In this role, Morales-Menendez manages the daily operations and oversees the development and implementation of long-range plans, goals and objectives for Delray Medical Center. Prior to her appointment as acting Chief Operating Officer, Morales-Menendez served as the Associate Administrator for the hospital. Her responsibilities included overseeing projects, business plans, and organizing events within the hospital and the Palm Beach Health Network. Morales-Menendez is a member of several professional groups, including the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Adam Smith Society. Morales-Menendez graduated from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY with a degree in biosystems engineering. She then went on to earn her Master’s in Business Administration with a healthcare specialization from Baylor University in Waco, TX.
