Lena was born in Australia at the end of the 19th century from Aeolian parents. During WW2 and in the post-war period she dedicated her time and hard work to assisting Italians in Australia, and even in Italy. - Nata in Australia da genitori eoliani, Lena divenne una figura di riferimento importantissima per gli immigrati italiani durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale e nell'immediato dopoguerra.