Who We Are

Smart VAs is a US-based virtual assistant agency that offers virtual assistant services specializing in admin and digital marketing services through creative collaborations with digitally savvy virtual assistants from different parts of the globe. We support busy entrepreneurs who are ready to implement and execute their strategies to grow their businesses.

Smart VAs is founded by a Filipino in the United States, Kristy Yoder.

Being a multi-skilled leader, she humbly worked her way up from being a freelance virtual assistant and digital marketer to becoming an entrepreneur.

While working with previous clients, Kristy saw the increasing demand for virtual assistants, which could solve the growing number of Filipinos desiring to shift to home-based work.

This potential pool of talent struggle with a less competitive salary and long hours of commute due to traffic. Thus, she established SmartVAs. She has built and trained a team based in the Philippines to help more aspiring solopreneurs in the digital space.

Kristy is also passionate about reaching out to the needy. Before moving to the US, she volunteered for many cause-related activities through local missions and youth outreach. As it is in her heart, she wants to continue to help by giving back to small NGOs and local churches.

Helping is at the very core of SmartVAs for its business-owner clients, solopreneurs, and the needy communities in the Philippines.

Mission

We help overwhelmed businesses reclaim time to grow by leveraging global talent with limited opportunities.

Vision

Our vision is to see business owners experience peace of mind while growing their enterprises and help the global workforce achieve their dreams through home-based work.

Corporate Social Responsibility

We aspire to build developing communities in the Philippines by contributing funds for outreach programs (feeding programs, public school clean-up, emergency response, etc.) and volunteer services to optimize the online presence of small NGOs and local churches. You are welcome to partner with us in this cause-related endeavor should you be interested.

Core Values

L.O.V.E

Love - We love the people around us by caring, encouraging, respecting, showing kindness and integrity, and rebuking in love.

Others-focused - Displaying humility and dedication to doing good for others.

Value-adding - We add value to the people around us by understanding their needs and going the extra mile to help even when we're inconvenienced.

Enthusiastic - We express excitement and positive energy. Always eager to grow, learn new things, contribute ideas, and uplift one another.

Meet the Leadership Team

Kristy

FOUNDER/CEO
A little bit of everything. Hates numbers but loves data. Drinks coffee more than you. Married to James. Docuseries fanatic. Jesus lover. Down-to-earth. Furmom to Maestro. @maestro_goldenretriever
Regine

CHIEF OF OPERATIONS
Workaholic. Spends a lot of time being a mom to her only son. Furmom to 32 cats. She found more meaning to life through the lives of cats she provides shelter, food, and love to.
James

DIRECTOR OF CULTURE
Musician. Drummer. Hates a big crowd but loves one on ones. Married to Kristy. Coffee lover. Adrenaline junkie. Loves cliff jumping, snowboarding, rollercoasters, stage lighting, and God.
Glaze

SALES & MARKETING LEAD
The world of imagination, that is her place and she turns it into reality. A writer by profession and storyteller by passion. Her son is her favorite person in the world, next to Jesus. Books, boardgames, movies, cooking, eating, beach, personal development, the list of her interests are endless. As endless as the number of lives she wants to touch. Maybe yours can be one.
Ady

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT LEAD
Music enthusiast (Cellist), Coffee addict, Film Creator, Director, and Poet at times, Saved by God's extraordinary grace.
Lexxie

CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER
Enjoys playing and goofing off with cats. He also enjoys tinkering with things. He enjoys baking as well as experimenting with cuisine and cooking. Sketching, drawing, and painting are some of his artistic favorites.
Miguel

SENIOR PROJECT LEADER
Social Media junkie, Binge watching a series from Kdramas to Thai BLs or anything Mainstream and Retail Therapy
Marichu

PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST
Grumpy when she misses her morning coffee. Not a fan of cooking but loves to eat.
Janis

RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
Loves playing board games, especially Chess and Games of the General. She is into dancing as well. She would love to try other things such as Archery, Gun Firing, Bungee Jumping, Parasailing, & Sky Diving.
Anna

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Love to watch movies. Not an expert in cooking but loves eating. Loves playing Mobile Legends with co-workers. Makes everybody happy.
Jean

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Loves watching movies, playing online games, and cooking. Would love to try baking bread, cookies, and cakes. Dreamer.
Kevin

PROJECT LEADER
A wander worker and an experienced lead with a passion for music and immense love for exploring new places through travel. Beyond work, he's a basketball enthusiast, finding joy in both playing and watching the game. Kevin's adventurous spirit extends to always seeking new experiences and cultural encounters.
Aimee

PROJECT LEADER
I'm a bit of a paint enthusiast; I can paint away the whole day and not realize time is flying. Beyond the canvas, my heart belongs to the waves. My goal? A cozy house right by the beach where every day feels like a vacation. I'm also on a constant journey towards a healthy lifestyle because a good life is a healthy one.
Andi

PROJECT LEADER
I have been a Licensed Financial Advisor and Unit Manager for an Insurance Company for a decade. I have experience in sales, client management and leading a team. Known as a high performing, reliable and trustworthy leader in our sales team. I am a goal oriented and value driven person. I do mentorship and personality development on the side, making sure each one is growing in any aspect of their lives. I’m a very relational and positive person. I love makeup and skin care, it’s a little way of pampering myself at the beginning of the day.
Jace

PROJECT LEADER
Outside of work, Jace enjoys a variety of hobbies. Sometimes he spends some quiet time reading works of fiction and non-fiction, he also enjoys spending his time listening to music and keeps an open mind to trying out new genres, and other times he likes to spend his time teaching himself how to play certain musical instruments. Although most of his hobbies can be seen as individual, he does enjoy playing some online games with his friends alongside going out with said friends but, above all, Jace enjoys gaining new knowledge - a Ravenclaw through and through.
Joshua

PROJECT LEADER
As a Project Leader by profession and a Streamer by passion, I balance a dynamic career with a love for gaming and content creation. During the day, I lead teams to deliver impactful projects, ensuring every detail aligns with the bigger picture. By night, I immerse myself in the world of online gaming, where I stream games like Valorant, Elden Ring, and Path of Exile.
Kriztle

PROJECT LEADER
Outside of work, I’m an adventurous person who loves to travel alone, where I find freedom and excitement in every new destination. I enjoy being outdoors, whether it's hiking, exploring serene landscapes, or simply soaking in the beauty of nature. My love for traveling is matched by my passion for social media, where I share my journeys. Every adventure is a new story, and I’m always excited to see where the next one will take me.
Mildred

OUTSOURCING SPECIALIST
As a hands-on mom to two kids, I balance work, side hustles, and a passion for cooking and gardening. Cooking is my love language - I find joy in nourishing my family with homemade meals. Gardening is a source of therapy for me, as I watch seeds grow into thriving plants. I also love decorating my home with lush, thriving plants, bringing the outdoors in and creating a serene, clutter-free environment.
Guile

TEAM FACILITATOR
Gabbie

TEAM FACILITATOR