｛ About Us ｝
// Just a Bunch of Geeks!
Driven by our passion for tech, creating safe and inclusive spaces, and fostering community in San Antonio, our team is committed to making tech accessible for everyone.
It all started in 2021 when Sharon and Monty moved to San Antonio and wanted a way to meet other geeky/techy friends. They started Geeks && Drinks, a montly meetup that often had 4 or 5 people show up to talk about their projects.
After years of consistency, we've grown into a community of over 2,500 members (mostly software engineers, cybersecurity and IT professionals), with an average of 45 in-person attendees at each of our staple monthly events (Geeks && Drinks). And beyond our monthly mixer, we've expanded our calendar to include events that bolster professional development and dig our roots deeper into our local community.
- Total Members
- 2,500+
- Members Based in San Antonio
- 82%
- Volunteer Hours in 2025
- 170+
- Avg Attendance Per Event
- 45
｛ Committee ｝
// Meet the Team!
Sharon Gutierrez
Co-Founder / CEO
Sharon Gutierrez is a highly passionate entrepreneur who is known for getting things done. She is the Co-Founder of Geeks & Drinks as well as the SaaS company, Pretty Simple: #1 Affordable Leads Tracking App. Her vision for Geeks & Drinks to create a safe and inclusive space for developers and other Geeks from all backgrounds to share meaningful conversations and support each other in career development.
Monty Morgan
Co-Founder
I'm a self-taught front end developer and currently work at Cognitive Space. I started Geeks & Drinks to meet new people when I moved to San Antonio. I love how many cool people I've met through Geeks & Drinks. I'm a foodie and love to surf.
Kedron Abbott
Tech Community Director
I'm passionate about helping underrepresented folks find their next opportunity in tech through mentorship, community-building, and hands-on learning. For work I'm a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Data team at HashiCorp, leading telemetry and data stack initiatives that help teams understand how products are used, while also running Brain Bites, an internal monthly learning series with international reach. Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring students, cooking, gaming (of the board and video variety), and finding new creative hobbies to get into every few months.
Natalie Gonzalez
Growth & Logistics Coordinator
Hey y'all, Natalie here. I'm a full stack developer (React, PL/SQL, .Net, and reluctantly Java) in healthcare tech. I've been a part of Geeks and Drinks for about two years and I'm excited to see it growing into what it is today and to keep the momentum going to make it even better for our community. I'm interested in helping grow the professional development and mentorship aspects of our meetup community, so reach out with ideas or feedback or thoughts around that!
Andrea Tapia
Volunteer Coordinator
Hi! My name is Andrea. I work in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software space. In my spare time I like exploring the city, going on jogs, and checking out local festivities. I also like to get involved in the community through volunteering. So through my membership with the Geeks && group I am fortunate to head the volunteering activities for the group.
Matthew Grayson
Community Partnership Coordinator
I'm a full-stack software developer and U.S. Army veteran with a background in DevOps and cybersecurity, including work supporting critical-infrastructure security at CISA. At Geeks&&, I build collaborative partnerships with local tech groups. If you're organizing a tech event or want to cross-promote, I'm happy to connect. Outside of tech, I'm an avid rock climber and acroyogi.