Service is Not Separate from Work, It Is the Work

Miami executive honored for bridging faith and action in property management

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:48am

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Maty Beraja Jamal, the chief operations officer of MAGASI Management, was recently awarded the Sandra C. Goldstein Young Leadership Award from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. In her acceptance, Jamal discussed how her Jewish faith and commitment to community service have shaped both her personal journey and professional path in the real estate industry.

Why it matters

Jamal's story highlights how values-driven leadership can make a meaningful impact in the real estate and property management sectors, especially in rapidly growing and gentrifying communities like Miami. Her perspective on aligning faith, service, and operational excellence provides a model for young professionals looking to bridge their personal passions with their professional responsibilities.

The details

In her role at MAGASI Management, Jamal oversees budgeting, underwriting, project oversight, and client relations across a diverse portfolio of properties. She views her work not just as a transactional job, but as a way to create stability and opportunity for families through well-managed affordable and workforce housing. Jamal's Jewish faith teaches her that leadership is about accountability, not titles, and that success should be measured by whether her work strengthens communities and reflects integrity, not just financial returns.

  • Jamal was recently awarded the Sandra C. Goldstein Young Leadership Award from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

The players

Maty Beraja Jamal

The chief operations officer of MAGASI Management, a real estate and property management firm in Miami.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation

A nonprofit organization that brings together philanthropy, leadership development, and community responsibility in the Miami area.

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What they’re saying

“Faith, to me, is not something I leave at synagogue. It guides how I lead meetings, how I evaluate decisions, and how I treat colleagues and residents. It shapes how I think about stewardship — of resources, of properties, and of trust.”

— Maty Beraja Jamal, Chief Operations Officer, MAGASI Management

The takeaway

Jamal's story demonstrates how aligning personal values, professional responsibilities, and a commitment to community can create meaningful impact in the real estate industry. Her approach to property management as a form of service and stewardship provides a model for young leaders looking to bridge their faith and action in the workplace.