After a career within the National Health Service covering clinical risk management, the design of healthcare facilities and nursing, Deena developed an interest in textiles, initially starting with traditional methods of quilting using cotton fabric and classic designs. On discovering an array of diverse techniques that can be employed, her interests evolved into more contemporary work using other types of fabrics with a mix of media. Her work continues to be developed, where world-wide topics are explored and events are expressed using textiles and other fabrics.