Savina "Savy" Makalena

Savina “Savy” Makalena is a life-time Caregiver, a Daughter, Mother and Mentor with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and an extensive background in business strategies, financial management, sales management, marketing & branding, and training & development. Savina is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Gimme A Break, Producer/Creator/Host of the Caring Caregiver Show and the Publisher of the Givers Guides Magazine. Prior to Gimme A Break, Savina was Executive Vice President of Sales for Maui Divers Jewelry. Savina has also served as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and the Vice President of Retail Operations for Martin & Macarthur. She also serves as Vice President on the Hawaii Family Caregivers Coalition, the Hawaiʻi Dementia Initiative Coalition and a member of the Inspire Core Team. The winner of the 2021 Ruby Award, 2022 Remarkable Women, a 2023 Andrus Award nominee and featured guest on Inspire You & Me, Kupuna Power, Kupuna Caregiver and Aging Well television Shows. The past 10 years she has devoted her time as a Caregiver for her Father and Mother who is in her final stage of Dementia. Currently she stands steadfast at the side of her Spouse in their battle with Cancer.