I was born and raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, on the Canadian Prairies. I moved to Cozumel, Mexico in the early 90's and in 1995 found my way back to Canada where I settled and fell in love with the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. This is where I call home.  In 2013 after a decision to retire, I shifted my focus to living the life I have always wanted to live, finding happiness through travel, culture and food. 

Photographs are mine unless otherwise stated.


Deborah is an amazing leader and business professional. She takes great pride in her work and has an extremely high service standard for both internal and external partners and stakeholders. She is passionate, organized, driven and client focused with excellent attention to detail and relationship building skills.
— Lyndsey Chauhan, Director of Marketing & Communications, Multi-Material BC

education/affiliations

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours; University of Regina
  • Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) I, II & III with Distinction
  • Spanish & French (conversational) languages
  • Member of Conservation Circle, Vancouver Aquarium
  • Member of World Wildlife Federation
  • Member of Vancouver Board of Trade