Deepa comes from a background of Psychology and Social Work. She worked in the Environmental Advocacy sector in between 2009 and 2013 briefly before moving on to Human Resources and Content Marketing. Even during her other stints, she spearheaded environment-based CSR activities at various organisations.

As of 2020, Deepa is the founder of EcoHQ. She consults for solopreneurs, small businesses, influencers, and content creators belonging to the Sustainability industry. She enjoys music, research, and gardening in her free time.