Amaal Barakat

My name is Amaal. Some call me Mel, but whatever you prefer is just fine by me. I was born and raised on the beautiful island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It really was an honor to grow up in such a beautiful and diverse place, and I am now honored to call Florida home.

As a child of immigrants, my parents came to St. Croix with nothing but the clothes on their back, a dream, and integrity. I really had a great example of hard work and humility. With time, they built a successful textile and furniture business. Cornerstone to its success was community service and giving back. I am grateful for the many blessings of this country on my family, and I am a very proud American. I am also the proud wife of Mohammed, a U.S. Air Force veteran and mechanical engineer.

I have been fortunate to have traveled the world: Austria, Egypt, Jordan, Mexico, and Hungary just to name a few places. I hold a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in International Law and a minor in Arab and Islamic Studies from the American University in Cairo. Living and studying in Egypt was an incredible experience that opened up my eyes to the beauty and diversity of the world. I also hold a Masters in Public Administration from the University of the Virgin Islands. Prior to my shift to real estate, I was a government employee serving the Virgin Islands Legislature and then the Department of Health. I helped draft several pieces of local legislation targeted towards improving healthcare services and was part of the team responsible for recovery efforts in the islands after hurricanes Irma and Maria.

My experience in logistics, research and public relations I think have really paved the path for my success in real estate. However, without the trust of folks like yourself, I never would have found myself in the Top 500 realtors in Central Florida and Top 35 Under 35 realtors in 2025. I understand selling or buying a property is one of the biggest decisions a family or person can make, and so I handle all transactions as though they belong to my family. I would be honored for the opportunity to help you with your real estate needs.