Pillars of Support: Meet the Alghabra Family

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The Alghabra family epitomizes unity and support.

Beata and Jalal found each other through mutual friends 23 years ago, and they’ve shared their passion for helping others since. Together, they have three children, each with their own admirable pursuits. 

Their son, Ameen, has embraced the calling to serve his country. Drawn to the skies, he recently embarked on a mission to become a helicopter pilot. He is set to commission this month. 

Their daughter, Lena, is a budding scholar at the University of Virginia who is studying science. Beata loves that she is “far away enough to be independent but close enough to know she has her family nearby as her unconditional support system.”

Unconditional support is a common theme for the Alghabra family. The couple and their children exude support in every aspect of their lives but especially in their professional careers.Beata fulfilled her dream of establishing Synergy HomeCare of Fredericksburg with her own efforts and determination, but she gives credit to Jalal as well.

“My husband is my partner in everything in my life,” Beata explained. “He is my world and I cannot imagine living life without him.

Jalal was “the backbone during the startup process of Synergy HomeCare of Fredericksburg,” and Beata said that she “could not have made this possible without his love and support.” 

Jalal holds a master’s degree in medicine and is a PA-C at Fredericksburg’s Pinnacle Dermatology in addition to his administrative role at Synergy. Beata has an MBA and pivoted from the finance industry to healthcare to fulfill her passion of helping seniors age gracefully in the privacy and warmth of their own homes. 

The warmth emitted from the Alghabra family is apparent to anyone who crosses their paths and their amiable and endearing personalities certainly serve them all well. The passion that the couple shares is obvious to onlookers as well. 

“Synergy HomeCare of Fredericksburg is my baby,” Beata said. “If I am not in the office, I am out and about visiting clients and caregivers or doing something to enhance the quality of their lives.” The attention devoted to the caregivers is something that sets Synergy apart from other healthcare companies. 

“I live and breathe my business. It is who I am.” Beata summarized. And it is a family business. As mentioned above, Jalal is involved as an administrator, but Ameen also plays a role. 

“Our son has held an instrumental role within Synergy HomeCare of Fredericksburg as one of our personal care aides that helps care for Veterans,” Beata explained. “As someone pursuing a life-long career in the Armed Services, spending time with our Veterans in the capacity that he does currently brings together a wonderful relationship.”

When they aren’t working, The Alghabras find joy in soaking up moments together at home with their dog and around Fredericksburg. Of course, they have a furry family member to share in the love, too. They have a 15-year-old American Eskimo, aptly named Eskimo, who is “still playful and rambunctious as ever— he just needs to sleep a bit more with a hint of snoring,” laughed Beata. 

As transplants from North Carolina, the family moved to Fredericksburg when Jalal received the opportunity to work at Virginia Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center (now called Pinnacle Dermatology). 

“We love living in Fredericksburg and we love living in Virginia,” Beata said. “[There’s] so much to do and see. The state changes— it has its own culture and vibe.” 

The Alghabra family revels in the beauty of Virginia, enjoying the proximity to many beaches and soaking up the quaint downtown charm. They love sushi and steak, too, frequenting Texas Roadhouse often, complete with Beata’s cowboy hat, or enjoying a night out on the town, where they quickly run into friends. 

“Fredericksburg has its own heartbeat, its own culture and rhythm,” Beata said. “The city and county are growing so quickly while maintaining its quintessential ‘small town’ feel. We don’t step out without running into someone we know.” 

The family credits the public school system as well as the doctors and healthcare as contributing factors to the appeal of Fredericksburg. “Our public schools are some of the best in the state, and our teachers are knowledgeable and care about their students,” Beata said. “Our PTAs are involved, too.”

Their neighborhood, a close-knit community brimming with warmth and camaraderie, also became an extension of their family, as they enjoy their get-togethers and have become a “close community.” 

The Alghabras do enjoy venturing out of the area, too, though, often exploring Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, or just heading a bit south to the beaches of South Carolina. 

The Alghabra family certainly exemplifies unity and unwavering support for each other's endeavors. Their dedication to the elderly reflects their commitment to making a difference in the community. Amidst their professional pursuits, they find joy in each other's company and cherish the warmth of their close-knit neighborhood in Fredericksburg, embodying the power of family and shared passions.