Where Opportunity Meets Capability
Talent Connector was founded with a vision to transform how businesses find talent, how professionals develop their careers, and how organizations create thriving workplace cultures.
Meet Our Founder
Maria Dolores Garner Florentino
Maria is recognized among the Top 40 Filipino Founders on LinkedIn for leveraging her decades of experience to build a massive community that acts as a launchpad for aspiring Virtual Assistants and a trusted resource for companies seeking exceptional talent.
As an experienced Virtual Professional with 11+ years of real-world experience and a former Operations Manager from a professional service firm, Maria understands both sides of the equation—what businesses need and what it takes to succeed as a VA.
Her mission is clear: to help build trust-driven, people-first cultures where professionals thrive, businesses grow, and meaningful connections transform careers. Through Talent Connector, she's creating opportunities and fostering workplace happiness across the globe.
"I believe that when we connect the right talent with the right opportunity and cultivate happy workplace cultures, everyone wins—businesses flourish, professionals grow, and communities thrive."
- Maria Dolores Garner Florentino
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Mission-Driven
We believe everyone deserves access to meaningful work opportunities and fulfilling workplace environments.
People First
Behind every profile is a real person. We prioritize authentic connections and genuine care for wellbeing.
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in training, talent curation, and workplace culture development.
Community
We're building a global community where talent and opportunity meet without barriers.
Our Story
Talent Connector was born from years of experience in the virtual assistance industry and a deep understanding of what both businesses and professionals need to succeed. We saw talented individuals struggling to find opportunities that matched their skills, while companies desperately searched for reliable, skilled support.
What started as a mission to connect virtual assistants with opportunities has evolved into a comprehensive platform that not only bridges the gap between talent and companies but also invests in professional development through our VA Training Program and champions workplace culture through our Happy Workplace Movement.
Today, we're proud to serve a global community of professionals and businesses, creating meaningful connections, fostering growth, and building workplaces where everyone thrives. Our commitment remains unchanged: to empower individuals, support businesses, and promote happiness in the workplace.