She joined CourtAvenue in January of 2021, and as the first official strategy hire, has gotten to work across most of CA’s clients, including Dell, Elanco, General Mills, Epson and Kia. She works alongside a team of strategists that help CA clients deliver differentiated Commerce experiences by clearly understanding the landscape they operate in, leaning into research to understand audience needs and defining energizing visions for innovation. Joining CourtAvenue near the beginning of the company’s existence has allowed her to craft new methodologies for how strategy work can deliver more value to clients through unique insights and compelling recommendations.

Before joining CourtAvenue, Bourke worked at 84.51 where she partnered with the Kroger Digital team to deliver insights on shopper behavior across their digital and ecommerce platforms like Delivery, Pickup and Ship. Before 84.51, she moved to Cincinnati from Columbus to work at VML (formerly Rockfish) working on digital innovation and shopper/ecommerce strategy across CPG clients, including Hills Petcare, General Mills, Unilever and Kimberly-Clark.

She has always had a love for the city of Cincinnati. Both of her parents attended Xavier where her dad played basketball as a Musketeer. Given the time they both spent in Cincinnati, she grew up with a love of Skyline Chili and Graeter’s (her order, two cheese coneys (no onion) and a scoop of black raspberry chip).

STEPHANIE DOWNING

Manager of Digital Communications St. Elizabeth Healthcare

A former agency leader and decorated NCAA athlete, Stephanie specializes in brand building and digital marketing with over a decade of experience spanning diverse industries including consumer packaged goods, entertainment, sports, healthcare, finance, and education. Currently, she serves as Manager of Digital Communications at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Greater Cincinnati region. In her role, Stephanie oversees digital agency partnerships and spearheads website/app user experience, digital advertising, social media, video, email, and digital thought leadership. Proudly an alumna of Northern Kentucky University, Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration.

Casey Duffy is a dynamic individual at the intersection of marketing and community service. As the Manager of Customer Marketing at Paycor, Casey brings 10 years of expertise to the table, infusing her passion for creativity and research into every project.

With a journalism background and a master’s degree in organizational communication, Casey possesses a unique skill set that marries the art of storytelling with strategy. Casey spends her days thinking about unique campaigns to empower customers so that they can drive change in their organizations.

Yet, beyond the campaigns and spreadsheets, Casey is a passionate advocate for community service. Serving on the board of HER Cincinnati, Casey actively contributes to the empowerment of women and the betterment of the local community. At Paycor, Casey’s an active member of Paycor’s Community Impact Fund which is an employee-funded and nominated grant program whose mission is to support local nonprofits that serve the communities Paycor employees live in. Previously, Casey dedicated five years as a Wish Granter for Make-a-Wish, bringing joy and granting wishes to some amazing kiddos.

Whether immersed in marketing strategies or volunteering efforts, Casey’s heart beats for Cincinnati and those who live in it. When not crafting innovative campaigns or lending a helping hand, you’ll find Casey exploring local parks and coffeeshops with her husband Kyle or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen with the help of her trusted taste-tester, Aubrey—Casey’s little girl. Casey is not just a marketing professional but a force for positive change both inside of the workplace and out.