Aida Morales is a well-established career woman who brings extensive experience and knowledge to every organization she works at. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College.
She is commonly known for her position as the Chief of Staff at Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, a position she acquired in September 2021. Before that position, she worked in the organization as an Executive Assistant from November 2018 to September 2021.
As the Chief of Staff, Aida Morales works closely with RIOC executives, clients, investors, team members, community members, plus other stakeholders.
That means that she is involved in numerous projects conducted by the organization. Roosevelt Island operation Corporation was founded in 1984 by the City of New York. It is a public benefit corporation aimed at designing, planning, maintaining, and operating Roosevelt Island.
They use environmentally friendly and innovative solutions to manage the island’s roads, buildings, monuments, parks, public transportation, and recreation facilities. It also runs a Public Safety Department to maintain a secure environment for the island’s residents, business owners, employees, and visitors.
These solutions aim to improve the residents’ lives and make the island a place people would want to run to when escaping the busy city life. One of the projects Aida Morales was involved in was the Blackwell House renovation in 2022. Built in 1796, this is the oldest building on the island.
The renovations by RIOC cost $9.2 million and were funded by the city of New York, RIOC, and Ben Kallos’ office. The project included installing new ceilings, stairs, trimmings, an ADA-compliant access ramp, doors, and HVAC systems.
They transformed it into a museum holding some of the island’s historical artifacts and records. People overseeing the project hope it will be a new motivation for residents and visitors to go to the island’s urban core more often.
RIOC also put up a rapid testing center for Covid-19 in 2021. It offered free tests that did not require insurance, producing results in 15 minutes to 24 hours.
In 2020, they also renovated a lighthouse designed by James Renwick and constructed in 1872. The renovations included interior and exterior improvements like masonry restoration, platform repair, staircase replacement, railing restoration, and window and door restoration.
Before working for Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, Aida Morales was an Administrative Assistant at Bilingual Care Inc from September 2011 to July 2018.