Sam Bufe

Sam Bufe is an experienced researcher and analyst currently serving as the Sr. Manager of Research and Analytics at The Last Mile, where responsibilities include overseeing a randomized controlled trial on in-prison education programs and post-release services in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania’s Crime & Justice Policy Lab. Prior to this role, Sam worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Economics Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, achieving top-tier student feedback. Earlier experience includes serving as a Statistical Data Analyst II at Washington University in St. Louis, where management of national surveys focused on consumer socioeconomic needs was key. Sam also supported the Marquette University Graduate School of Management as a Graduate Assistant, engaging in both administrative support and academic research assistance. Academic credentials include a Master's of Science in Applied Economics and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, both obtained from Marquette University.