Guest Profile

Savina 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.