Sharon D’Eusanio, Victim Assistance Administrator, Florida Attorney General’s Office

Sharon D’Eusanio currently serves as a Victim Assistance Administrator with the Florida Attorney General’s office. In May 1980, Sharon was the victim of a violent crime, which took her eyesight and nearly her life. As a result, her career, marriage and family were dramatically transformed. In April 1981, she began speaking about her personal experiences and developed a new-found speaking career. She is an author and nationally recognized consultant, speaker and trainer. Sharon has appeared on radio and television programs including ABC’s 20/20, Phil Donahue, Larry King, Oprah and on various BBC radio programs and television shows in Great Britain. Her incredible story of self-determination was published in 1987 in her autobiography, “Feel the Laughter,” and her inspirational story has been featured in local, national and international newspapers and magazines. Sharon and her husband Raymond reside in Boca Raton and have three grown children and two grandchildren.