She spent four years at the Portland Opera costume shop, creating intricate garments ranging from traditional 16th-century doublets for Rigoletto to contemporary styles for Philip Glass's Orphée .
She is a vocal advocate for recovery, celebrating over a decade of sobriety and encouraging others through peer support groups. deanna bentley
Some of her academic and professional interests also lean toward public health, with training in epidemiology , behavior change theory , and health promotion planning . She spent four years at the Portland Opera
Bentley’s career is rooted in high-level technical craftsmanship and education: with training in epidemiology
In 2024, she transitioned into a full-time teaching role at a design college in British Columbia. Her expertise includes garment construction , draping , and pattern drafting .
In addition to her professional work, Bentley shares her personal journey to inspire others: