She learned British Sign language as a means to communicate with her sister, who was born deaf.
She went to the University of Bristol to study English Literature and BSL British Sign Language.
[6] Eugene was chosen as one of a group of three to lead a prayer vigil during Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the UK in Hyde Park, London, on 18 September 2010.
Eugene is married to radio broadcaster, former Freshblood recording artist and Bristol Athletic FC[9] chairman Patrick G.
[10][11][12] She is the patron of the charity "Childtime" which provides counselling services to children[13] as well as Home Start and the Organisation for Sickle Cell Anemia (OSCAR).