How can I make a girl with social anxiety and shyness feel more comfortable in meetup event?

RyanEC
This girl joined my meetup group and is interested in going to a hiking event I set up.

She said she is shy and has social anxiety.

I created this meetup group to gain more friendships so I would like her to feel comfortable and feel she would want to be friends.

What should I say and do when I first physically meet her.
Should I shake my hand and say something like “Nice to meet you for the first time.”
Should I ask her about herself over time.

This is my first meetup event so this would
be a few people who have never met.
How can I make a girl with social anxiety and shyness feel more comfortable in meetup event?
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