// about us

Just a bunch of geeks && a lot of heart.

Community members: 3,200+
Based in San Antonio: 82%
Average attendance per event: 45
Volunteer hours in 2025: 170+

// our story

2021
// the origin
A monthly beer with four or five geeks
Business partners Sharon Gutierrez and Monty Morgan moved to San Antonio and wanted a way to meet other geeky, tech-minded friends. They launched a monthly meetup where often just four or five people would show up to grab a beer and talk about their side projects.
2024
// filling the opportunity gaps
Building the local workforce
Through years of consistency, that small table has grown into a thriving network of over 2,500 members — primarily software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and IT professionals. While our staple Geeks && Drinks mixer continues to bring in an average of 45 in-person attendees each month, our vision and calendar have expanded far beyond a single social night. We started expanding our events to include volunteering, resume review, and local software office tours.
To match, the Geeks && Drinks meetup became Geeks&& the organization. The end of the name is left open on purpose: whatever gap the community needs filled, we can fill it — Geeks && Resumes, Geeks && Volunteering, Geeks && whatever comes next.
2026
// the second annual ai april
From casual networking to real upskilling
A prime example of our local impact is our AI April initiative. In 2026, our second annual AI April saw over 100% year-over-year growth, bringing together 1,000 attendees to learn, build, and connect.
Driven by a passion for creating safe, inclusive spaces, we are bridging the gap between casual networking and tangible workforce development. By keeping our programming accessible and focused on upskilling, we equip job seekers, junior developers, and seasoned pros alike to advance their careers and deepen their roots right here in San Antonio.
1,000attendees at AI April 2026 · 100% growth year over yearAbout AI April →
Today
// the community today
By the community, for the community
Now operating as an incorporated 501(c)(3) Texas nonprofit, our mission is to create a thriving and inclusive space where software engineers and tech professionals foster new relationships with those who speak their (programming) language, grow their careers, and pour back into their local community.

// leadership

Board of directors

Sharon Gutierrez
Co-Founder / CEO
Sharon is a highly passionate entrepreneur known for getting things done. She is the Co-Founder of Geeks && as well as the SaaS company Pretty Simple. Her vision for Geeks && is a safe and inclusive space for developers and other geeks from all backgrounds to share meaningful conversations and support each other in career development.
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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 &&. I'm a foodie and love to surf.
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Natalie Gonzalez
Growth & Logistics Coordinator
Hey y'all, Natalie here. I'm a full stack developer in healthcare tech. I've been part of Geeks && for about two years and I'm excited to see it growing into what it is today. I'm interested in growing the professional development and mentorship aspects of our community, so reach out with ideas or feedback!
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Taylor Henry
Board Member
[Bio coming soon.]

// volunteers

Committee

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. Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring students, cooking, gaming (of the board and video variety), and finding new creative hobbies.
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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. Through my membership with the Geeks && group I'm fortunate to head the volunteering activities for the group.
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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.
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