Meet Our Team

Celina Makowski is the Director of Business at The Barclay at St. Augustine. Originally from Albion, New York, she has lived in St. Augustine for 41 years! Celina holds a BS in Healthcare Administration and an MBA with a Healthcare Administration focus from South University, as well as a Doctorate in Healthcare Leadership from Capella University. She is also a Medical Librarian (AHIP), a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and a Certified Healthcare CPD Professional (CHCP). She spent 19 years at Flagler Hospital, holding the roles of Medical Librarian, Manager of Continuing Medical Education, Institutional Review Board Secretary, Medical Student Coordinator, Continuing Professional Development Author, and Billing/business office member. She also has experience as a Health Information Management Adjunct Instructor. 

Celina enjoys working with seniors because they are our living history, and she enjoys working at QSLM because of the daily challenges it presents. 

Celina loves to read and learn, and when she isn’t working, she enjoys gardening and creating edible landscaping.

Sword Krefting is the Sales Coordinator at our community. Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, he moved to St. Augustine in 2014 to attend Flagler College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and an Associate of Arts in Advertising. He also has an Associate of Sciences in Business Management from Santa Fe College in Gainesville. Aside from his theatre background, he has been in the retail and hospitality field for 10+ years and is a certified instructor for Drama/Theatre for grades 6-12. Sword’s favorite part of working with seniors is hearing their incredible stories. He says, “Seniors have experiences that future generations will never go through.” His favorite part of working at QSLM is our team because everyone is friendly and easy to work with.

In his free time, Sword likes to exercise, spend time with family and friends, read books, work on house projects, and produce his film-focused podcast.

He says, “We’re here for you and your family! Our dining experience is excellent, and we treat you with the respect and clarity you deserve.” 

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Sandra “Sandi” Griswold is the Director of Memory Care at The Barclay at St. Augustine. She was born in Michigan but spent 34 years in North Carolina, until her husband retired in 2022. She now calls St. Augustine home. Sandra has a BA in Psychology, with a minor in Education/Business, from Guilford College. She has several certifications, including her CDP/CADDCT from National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, her AHA Instructor from CPR Training School in Alpharetta, GA, and her Group Facilitator from the Alzheimer’s Association. She is also CORE certified. She has worked in the senior living industry since 2008. She previously had her Administrator’s license in North Carolina, and she’s worked as a Corporate Administrator and Operations Specialist.

Sandi enjoys working with seniors because they are living, breathing history. She feels blessed to share in the care of so many amazing individuals! Her favorite part of working at QSLM is the opportunity to continue educating families on the dementia journey and spending quality time with the residents. 

When she’s not working, Sandi and her husband love to listen to live music or take their Jeep out on the beach. They also take our 3 dogs almost everywhere they go! She and her husband have been married for 37 years and have 4 wonderful children and 7 grandchildren.

Jennifer is the Director of Memory Care at The Barclay at St. Augustine. A Florida native, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from First Coast Technical Institute. Jennifer brings more than 17 years of nursing experience, with a background that ranges from prenatal care to geriatric care, giving her a well-rounded perspective on supporting individuals through every stage of life.

Jennifer’s favorite part of working with seniors is listening to their life stories and learning from their experiences. Her favorite part of working at The Blake is having the opportunity to slow down and spend meaningful time with residents.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family.

She says, “We’re here for you and your family, and we’re committed to providing compassionate care and support every step of the way.”

Makayla Coelho serves as the Reunion Program Coordinator at The Barclay at St. Augustine. She was born and raised in New Jersey until the age of 14. Makayla is dedicated to growing professionally and is actively seeking relevant courses and certifications to strengthen her expertise. She has spent over a decade working her way up to her current position, having worked as a kitchen member, receptionist, Activity Assistant, and Memory Care Activities Director. Her favorite part of working with seniors is the stories they tell. She says that many of them have led extraordinary lives, and every single one is different. She loves hearing about everyone's past and the things they’ve accomplished. Every story is truly inspiring. Her favorite part of working at QSLM is the relationships she creates with everyone she meets. She says, “Being able to support others and advocate for residents is the most rewarding part of my job.”

Outside of work, Makayla loves to take care of her mini farm at home. She has lots of plants, animals, and kids running around that require different amounts of care and provide some very funny moments in her daily life.

She says, “I am extremely grateful for the life I lead today, and I thank God every day for waking me up to enjoy it all over again.”