Trudy Album was born in Czechoslovakia, her town later became part of Hungary during WWII. When the Nazis invaded, her family was sent first to a ghetto, then to several concentration camps. She was later sent to several other work camps and was eventually liberated by the American Army. Today, Trudy has been engaged with the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education for several decades. She believes Holocaust education is incredibly important for today’s young people, and she speaks to middle and high school students across the region, as well as to many college audiences. Though it is difficult to share her experiences during WWII, Trudy is committed to ensuring that the memory, lessons, and legacies of the Holocaust are carried on.