Ma Katrina Golden: Winner – Women Leader in Virtual Business Services | International Women Awards 2026
- Great Companies
- Mar 23
- 3 min read
The 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies recognizes women leaders who are building impactful, scalable, and purpose-driven businesses across the globe.
Among this year’s distinguished winners is Ma Katrina Golden, Founder and Managing Director of A Plus Virtual Pro, honored as Winner – Women Leader in Virtual Business Services.
Based in Barnegat, New Jersey USA, Katrina is redefining outsourcing by combining operational excellence with meaningful social impact.
Company Overview
Founder: Ma Katrina Golden
Business: A Plus Virtual Pro
Location: Barnegat, New Jersey USA
Founded: 2018
Category: Virtual Business Services
Industry: Digital & Business Services
Website: virtualpro.solutions
A Business Built on Purpose
A Plus Virtual Pro is more than a virtual services agency—it is a purpose-driven business model.
The company delivers:
Recruitment & Sales Support
Digital Marketing Services
Administrative Operations
White-label BPO Solutions
What makes it truly unique is its origin.
The company was founded to support Filipina rape survivors by providing remote employment opportunities, financial independence, and long-term empowerment.
Over time, this initiative evolved into a structured global agency where business growth directly fuels social impact.
Driving Impact Beyond Business
A Plus Virtual Pro operates with a multi-layered impact ecosystem:
1. Empowering Survivors
Providing sustainable jobs, skill development, and reintegration support in the Philippines.
2. Supporting Local Communities
Contributing to child-focused initiatives in Ocean County, New Jersey.
3. Workforce Development
Creating hands-on digital marketing training programs for:
Women
Out-of-school youth
This creates a powerful cycle of:
Skill building
Income generation
Business growth
Community development
More Than a Service Provider
Unlike traditional outsourcing companies, A Plus Virtual Pro functions as a growth partner.
The company offers:
Structured onboarding systems
KPI-based performance tracking
Account management oversight
Strategic business alignment
Clients don’t just outsource tasks—they gain a scalable operational infrastructure designed for efficiency and results.
Leadership Built on Resilience
Katrina’s journey reflects strength, adaptability, and purpose.
Built the business without external funding
Relocated across the Philippines, Australia, and the United States
Rebuilt networks and credibility in new environments
Balanced business leadership with personal and professional transitions
Her leadership philosophy is grounded in:
Sustainability over charity
Structure over sympathy
Impact over ego
A New Model of Entrepreneurship
Katrina believes businesses should:
Deliver measurable performance
Operate with discipline and systems
Create long-term social value
Her work proves that:
Profit and purpose can grow together when built with intention.
Advice for Women Entrepreneurs
Katrina shares powerful advice for aspiring founders:
Start before you feel ready
Focus on systems, not just passion
Build strong relationships and seek mentorship
Anchor your business in purpose
She emphasizes:
“Purpose will carry you through when motivation fades.”
The Future
A Plus Virtual Pro aims to:
Expand its global virtual services footprint
Scale its social impact initiatives
Build workforce development ecosystems
Support more businesses with structured, high-performance outsourcing
The vision is to create a global model where business growth directly empowers communities.
Official Recognition
Ma Katrina Golden has been honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Virtual Business Services at the 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies, recognizing her outstanding contribution to business and social impact.
About the Awards
The International Women Awards by Great Companies celebrates women leaders who are driving innovation, impact, and excellence across industries worldwide.