OUR PHILOSOPHY
Relationships & Purpose-Driven
Our mission is to serve as an integral extension of your in-house team, where your needs are prioritized and your voice is always heard. Our collective expertise drives innovative solutions and impactful strategies while building strong relationships and delivering purpose-driven marketing that empowers your brand to thrive.
TRUE PARTNERSHIP
We foster genuine connections and seamless collaboration, working closely with you every step of the way. As part of your team, ideas flow, visions align, and shared goals transform into success.
Small & Mighty
As a boutique firm, we ensure your needs never get lost in the shuffle. Our hands-on, personalized approach prioritizes constant communication and fresh, tailored strategies—not cookie-cutter solutions. At Roundtable Communications, every strategy is crafted with care, keeping your brand front and center.
ABOUT US
Casey Hyken
Founder
Casey Hyken grew up in St. Louis, where her love for food started in her family’s kitchen and at her grandmother’s Sunday night dinner parties, where every dish was made from scratch. While studying Communications at George Washington University, her interest in the culinary world deepened as she explored the food scene and gained hands-on experience in both front-of-house roles and restaurant marketing. After graduation, Casey moved to New York City, waitressing in the East Village while building her marketing career with chef-driven restaurant groups.
Her journey soon led her to full-time marketing positions with celebrated chefs and hospitality groups, where she led marketing for Chef Daniel Boulud’s Dinex Group and John Fraser’s JF Restaurants. With a vision to share her expertise and passion for hospitality, Casey launched her own Marketing & Communications firm. Known for her authenticity and creative insight, she is committed to elevating the hospitality industry by building meaningful connections and long-lasting relationships.
MEET OUR TEAM
We are a collaborative team rooted in hospitality and creative strategy.
Billie Morton
Marketing Manager
Billie Morton grew up in Los Angeles, where her family’s restaurant group sparked her passion for food and service. She worked for restaurants and hotels, including Proper Hotel Santa Monica, Blue Plate Restaurant Group, and Frozen Fruit Co, before attending Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, where she studied business and operations while exploring the creative side of hospitality through marketing and branding. Before joining Roundtable Communications in Summer 2025, Billie began building her career in NYC as Project and Marketing Manager for Lipman Studio, working in luxury fashion and hospitality branding and advertising. Now, as Marketing Manager, Billie is excited to work alongside clients while staying connected to evolving social, marketing, and branding trends. With firsthand experience running restaurants, she has found her niche in driving engagement and attracting guests.
Doris Shwartz
Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
Doris Shwartz grew up in Mexico City, where she developed a deep appreciation for the culture and community that surrounds the food industry. She graduated from the University of Michigan in May 2025 with degrees in Psychology, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Media Studies. Since joining Roundtable Communications as a Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, she has thrived in creative, fast-paced environments.
Doris brings a consumer-first mindset to her work, crafting trend-driven, informative video content that captures attention while staying authentic to each brand’s voice.
She enjoys uncovering unique niches for every client and translating insights into content that feels both engaging and intentional, while staying up to date with the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Ellie Bastani
Art Director
Ellie is a graphic designer with experience in branding, digital communications, and user experience. She has designed and coordinated experiences, branding kits, 360 marketing campaigns, and digital systems for over 3400 users.
At the heart of her design practice, Ellie believes in the art of storytelling and building a strong connection between a brand’s identity and its mission. She has worked for a variety of hospitality groups including Chef Daniel Boulud’s the Dinex Group, John Fraser’s Restaurants, and many more.
