Deborah has worked in the finance industry for many years and continues to consult in the sector. She is currently the Chair of the Centre for Biblical Preaching, a board member of the Australian Institute of Archaeology and Christians for Biblical Equality, and is a past board member of the Zadok Institute. Deborah is studying a Masters of Divinity part time at Ridley College. She is married to David, an Anglican minister, and has two adult children.