Ryan Matejka

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A Brief History | The First Chapters | National Committees

Ryan Matejka

2007-2008 Vice President of Chapter Development

Ryan Matejka is a graduate of Rowan University with a degree in public relations. He is currently continuing his Rowan education by pursuing a masters in public relations and corporate communications.

Matejka has been active with PRSSA since his sophomore year. He began his PRSSA career as a general member, then vice president of finance, president-elect, chair of the National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC) and Chapter President.

Since joining PRSSA, Matejka’s chapter has earned the Teahan for “Most Outstanding Chapter” twice (’04 & ‘06) as well as the Teahan for “Most Outstanding Newsletter” twice (’04 & ‘05). On a personal note Matejka has received the National President's Citation (’06) and the Codispoti PRSA Technology Section Grant (’06).

Outside of PRSSA, Matejka is the oldest of five children and enjoys being a leader. He likes playing basketball, snowboarding and playing frisbee. He loves traveling. Though he has lived in New Jersey since birth, he loves all Philadelphia sports teams. Matejka also enjoys reading national/international news, observing marketing strategies and reading automotive publications.

Matejka’s work experiences include the positions of marketing intern for Subaru of America, sales representative for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury and public relations intern at Camden County College.

Upon graduation Ryan will seek a career in automotive communications.

Public relations:

is a means for the public to have its desires and interests felt by institutions in our society. It speaks for the public to otherwise unresponsive organizations, as well as speaking for those organizations to the public.
helps achieve mutual adjustment between institutions and groups, establishing smoother relationships that benefit the public.
can be a safety valve for freedom. By providing means of working out accommodations, it makes arbitrary action or coercion less likely.
is an essential element in the communications system that enables individuals to be informed on many aspects of subjects that affect their lives.
can help activate organizations' social conscience.
is a universal activity. Everyone practices principles of public relations in seeking acceptance, cooperation or affection of others. Public relations professionals only practice it in a more professional way.