A Kiwi native hailing from Pukekohe, Deborah studied at Lincoln University, specialising in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. Deborah thrives connecting with people and building relationships, with a focus on business development, and providing exceptional customer service. 

Her career has been varied from running a chain of five retail stores to working across the hospitality, events, tourism and banking industries. During her 10 years in Sydney, Deborah honed her skills as a bookkeeper and as business development manager/business coach for Interflora in NSW. She even managed a golf club for a year. Alongside corporate roles, she’s ventured into entrepreneurship, running her own businesses. 

Beyond her professional life, Deborah is a mother of three, actively participating in and cheering on their activities and sports. Personally, she enjoys paddleboarding, casual golf games, travel, culinary pursuits, and savouring fine wine – a discerning taste acquired through having an uncle as a winemaker. A beach walk is a favourite pastime along with some amazing snaps on the camera. At home, her lively trio of Oodles (poodle, cavoodle, and spoodle) and a charismatic cat add a touch of vibrant chaos to her daily life.