Janet Bruckshen is the youngest of 5 girls born to Marie Malgesini who immigrated from Mese, Italy in 1938. The family left behind property and loved ones in their hurry to flee the rule of Benito Mussolini. Janet will share the story of the family’s journey to the states and her and her sisters’ quest to return to Italy and find the cabin her mother cherished. Janet Bruckshen is the Executive Director of Washington Vocational Services, a not-for-profit organization which provides employment and community services to individuals with disabilities. She has been in the field for over 40 years, following in the footsteps of her mother who was one of the first Placement Specialists in the State of Washington. The event is available as a live stream on Zoom.