Trudy Flynn is a native of Innsbruck, Austria. Prior to moving to the U.S. she worked for the Innsbruck Tourist Board as an English, French, and Italian interpreter for dignitaries visiting the city. Trudy served as the Queen of England's personal interpreter during her stay in Innsbruck and was one of four interpreters selected to represent Austria during the Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. Trudy was also an au pair for a family in the South of France and another family living on the Italian Riviera.

Trudy has taught German at the Spring Hill School in Saratoga Springs and Italian for B.O.C.E.S. in their Gifted and Talented Program. She has also taught French at St. Mary's and St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic Schools in Glens Falls and in Saratoga Springs Middle School Saturday Scholars Program.