Mary Garcia

Mary Garcia

Mary Garcia (she/her) is Meetup’s Content Manager and editor of the Community Matters blog. When she’s not writing, Mary organizes a swamp fiction book club on Meetup. Find her on LinkedIn.

Celebrating Pride on Meetup

These Meetup groups are building supportive, inclusive, and fun communities for LGBTQ+ members worldwide all year long.

Making Friends in a New City: A Q&A with Common

We chatted with Madison Moose-Barrington, a community-building expert at Common co-living spaces, for tips on sparking friendships in a new town. Read on for advice on meeting people after a long-distance move.

Building Trust in Tech: A Q&A with Jaira Romero

Jaira Romero founded two online communities to help women and people of color find remote tech positions. Hear Jaira’s advice for advancing your career in this Q&A with Meetup.

The Sailing Event that Changed my Life: A Q&A with Carol Hink

A snap decision to attend a Meetup sailing event around the San Francisco Bay led Carol Hink to a new cure for burnout and tight-knit community.

7 Podcasts on Community Building for Your Next Road Trip

Got a long drive planned? Break up the road tunes with these essential podcasts on community building.

Highlights from Meetup’s 20th Anniversary Party

Friends and community builders gathered on a Manhattan rooftop to celebrate twenty years of community building on Meetup. Catch the highlights from the gathering.

Make an Event Stand Out with the New Featured Event Option

Looking to highlight one of your Meetup group’s events? A new feature will allow you to display an event at the top of your group page.

Work, Wellness, and Pleasure: Alexandra Fine on How to Start a Business

March is Women’s History Month! To celebrate, CEO of Dame, Alexandra Fine (they/them), discusses sexual wellness, shares how they met their co-founder through the Meetup network, and offers advice for women who want to start a business.