Merrick School of Business Presents: 'No One Has Traveled Here: The Story of Virgin Galactic,' with Richard DalBello, Virgin Galactic VP, April 26
April 22, 2016
Contact: University Relations
Phone: 410.837.5739
Richard DalBello, vice president of business development and government affairs at Virgin Galactic, will present a talk entitled "No One Has Traveled Here: The Story of Virgin Galactic," as the University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business continues its Merrick Engages speaker series on Tuesday, April 26. The conversation will begin at 5:30 p.m, in the Wright Theater in the UB Student Center, 21 W. Mt. Royal Ave. The event is free to the public; an online R.S.V.P. is required. Details are listed below.
DalBello will discuss the history of Virgin Galactic, a firm that sees its purpose as becoming a provider of a "spaceline" for Earth, democratizing access to space for the benefit of life on the planet.
In his role at the firm, DalBello is responsible for managing business development for LauncherOne, the company's dedicated orbital launch vehicle for small satellites. He also is charged with managing the company's interactions with the U.S. government.
Prior to joining Virgin, DalBello served as director of Space and Aeronautics in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In this role, he served as the principal adviser on space and aeronautics matters to John Holdren, science adviser to the president. In this position, DalBello played a key role in the development and implementation of the White House's domestic and international space policy and program priorities.
DalBello earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Illinois, a master's degree in law from McGill University, and a doctorate in jurisprudence from the University of San Francisco.
To R.S.V.P. for this event, visit UB's web calendar.