Deana came to Wellington from Dunedin. A graduate of Toi Whakaari - The NZ Drama School Deana also has a LTCL and ATCL from Trinity College London. Deana has taught speech, drama and singing.

She has appeared in "No Exit" at Circa Theatre and can currently be heard in radio and television voice-overs for numerous campaigns..

Deana also has had several interesting jobs behind the scenes - minding the youthful contestants in NZ Brainiest Kids and looking after period hairstyles as part of the hair and make-up team for King Kong.

Deana was a member of the 2008 Theatresports Champion team The Other Side.