Speaker: SGx Keynote Series at SATELLITE 2019

Melissa Sampson is a Senior Manager, Advanced Development, at Ball Aerospace, supporting the company’s Commercial Aerospace and Strategic Technology business. Sampson is responsible for new business and technology development within the commercial marketplace, with a focus on emerging markets.

Prior to joining Ball, Sampson worked at United Launch Alliance (ULA), where most recently she worked as a program manager for cislunar technologies. Her experience gained at ULA spans business development, advanced programs, engineering, contracts and government affairs. Additionally, Sampson is a frequent speaker on topics related to the cislunar economy; next-generation technologies; and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Outside of the office, Sampson dedicates her time to developing the next-generation of aerospace leaders, and was a founding Director for the Girls in STEM Board of Directors, an organization empowering and inspiring middle school and high school girls to pursue careers in STEM.

Sampson is an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Associate Fellow, International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) member and a Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the College of William & Mary and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder.