Sophia Ortega

Director of Communications

Sophia Ortega is a dynamic young leader in the hospitality industry, serving as the Director of Communications at H Town Restaurant Group. Sophia, the daughter of renowned restaurateur Tracy Vaught and Chef Hugo Ortega, grew up in the vibrant world of Houston's restaurant scene. She has been immersed in the business since childhood, giving her a deep understanding of the culinary world, which is reflected in her hands-on approach to creating memorable experiences for guests and staff alike.

Sophia specializes in marketing and IT and oversees holiday and special event planning, website design, guest communications, social media, email campaigns, and menu design and development. She has recently started stepping back from her marketing duties to focus on harnessing her leadership skills. She leads staff meetings, projects monthly sales, calculates and tracks labor costs, and shadows her mother and CEO, Tracy Vaught, to learn more about finances, leases, deals, loans, and land ownership. Sophia is a proud graduate of Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership. She holds a Master of Science degree in Hospitality Management, which complements her rich industry experience.

With her unique blend of creativity, business awareness, and family tradition, Sophia continues to shape the future of the H Town Restaurant Group brand and ensure its place at the forefront of Houston's culinary landscape.