Mika L. Buffington

Principal

Ms. Buffington joined Meketa Investment Group in 2003. A Principal of the firm, Ms. Buffington currently works as the lead consultant on a variety of clients on their Defined Benefit, Endowment and Defined Contribution plans.

Her work includes developing asset allocation policies, selecting investment managers, and developing investment strategy for clients. Ms. Buffington also coordinates the research and inclusion of transition managers for the use of our clients. Additionally, she is a member of the firm’s Compliance, Defined Contribution, and Sustainability Committees.

Prior to joining Meketa Investment Group, Ms. Buffington was employed as a portfolio assistant in the Treasury department for Clark Construction, Inc. Ms. Buffington received an MBA from the University of San Diego, with a concentration in Finance, and an undergraduate degree in English, with honors, from the University of Maryland. Outside the office, she sits on the Associate Board for San Diego Youth Services and is the active fundraising chair. In addition, Ms. Buffington volunteers with multiple organizations in the San Diego area, and is a competitive rider at hunter/jumper horse shows.

Ms. Buffington is an active speaker at investment industry conferences, including the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), Opal, and Informational Management Network (IMN) events. She has recently spoken on topics ranging from Liability Driven Investing, to Global Investment Outlook, to Transition Management. Ms. Buffington is currently enrolled in the CAIA Program as a Level II candidate.