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Mika Malone
Managing Principal at Meketa Investment Group
Mika Malone is a Managing Principal and Consultant at Meketa Investment Group, based in Portland, Oregon.12 She joined Meketa in 2003 and has since become a key figure in the firm, serving on its Board of Directors and various committees.2
Malone's career path is notable:
- She initially majored in English in college, intending to become a liberal arts professor.1
- Her career in finance began at Clark Enterprises, focusing on cash management.1
- After a summer internship at Meketa, she "fell in love with client work and research".1
- Following a brief sabbatical in New Zealand, she returned to Meketa as an investment analyst and operations officer.1
- She later obtained her MBA.1
In her role at Meketa, Malone:
- Works as the lead consultant for select clients on their Defined Benefit, Endowment, and Defined Contribution portfolios.2
- Opened Meketa's Portland office six years ago (as of 2020).1
- Specializes in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.1
- Advises clients on risk-mitigating strategies.1
Malone holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and is a member of the CAIA Association.2 Outside of work, she is involved in various organizations, including serving as a Board member for the Women's Foundation of Oregon and Portland Women in Investment Management.2 She is also a competitive rider at hunter/jumper horse shows and enjoys running, traveling, and biking with her family.2
As of February 2025, Mika Malone has been with Meketa Investment Group for over 20 years, having celebrated her 20-year anniversary with the firm in January 2024.3