Matthew Retera-Robinson (he/they) is a Commerce student at the DeGroote School of Business, specializing in Marketing and Data Analytics. He is the co-founder of the DeGroote Pride Association (DPA), a student-led club dedicated to building community impact and creating inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ students. Matthew also contributes to Start Proud in a speaker management role, where they connect students with industry leaders to foster meaningful conversations about equity and professional growth.

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Matthew has gained professional experience across industries, including consumer packaged goods and technology. At PepsiCo, he worked on planogram development and client relationship management, strengthening both analytical and communication skills. He is currently with Geotab in Channel Marketing, where he leverages his marketing and data analytics background to support partner engagement and go-to-market initiatives in the connected transportation space.

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