Ripple success academy
Our History
Ripple Success Academy (RSA) is an online academy dedicated to empowering aspiring freelancers and virtual assistants to attain financial independence and realize their envisioned lifestyles. Established on December 25, 2019, RSA serves as the educational arm of Ripple VAs, under the leadership of CEO Jezrel Perez and Satellite Executive Officer Hanna Caraig.
Aiming to provide a more immersive and meaningful learning experience, RSA’s strategy revolves around live training and coaching. In contrast to self-paced online programs, RSA places a strong emphasis on active participation, constructive criticism, and the development of genuine connections between coaches and students.
One of RSA’s top priorities is getting to know each student’s background, goals, and dreams. Therefore, it stands out from other online academies due to its proactive and individualized approach, which aims to do more than just teach students; it also actively contributes to their personal growth and success.
Currently, RSA boasts 15 graduating batches, with the 16th batch underway. Numerous alumni have gone on to great professional success, adding to the ever-expanding network of people who have graduated from the academy. Their testimonials and the positive impact the program has had on their lives are evidence of this triumph.
About Our Founder
JEZREL PEREZ
Jezrel Perez, known as “Jez” among her friends and colleagues, was born on December 18, 1992, in Cebu City, Philippines. She graduated college as a Cum Laude and Debater of the Year in her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Cebu Normal University. She then pursued her professional doctorate and completed her Juris Doctor at Silliman University in 2023.
Beyond her academic endeavors, Jez is a certified John Maxwell trainer, coach, and speaker. She is the CEO of Ripple VAs, a Philippine-based agency committed to leadership-driven virtual assistance, having a workforce of over 200+ virtual assistant leaders across four satellite offices in the country. Impressively, she has catapulted Ripple VAs into a seven-figure earning business in just over two years. Jez has founded Ripple Optimum Impact (ROI), a firm that focuses on increasing leadership competency, and she is a co-founder of Spotlight Interactive Media, a growing digital marketing startup agency.
Outside of her business ventures, Jez has an influence that is hard to ignore. She has played a key role in helping many freelancers and virtual assistants land their first paying clients and even started their own VA agencies. She has dealt with over a hundred foreign clients, negotiating and winning contracts worth thousands of dollars because of her skill in client relations and negotiation.
Recognizing the value of continuous growth, Jez embraces mentorship herself, receiving personal coaching from a seasoned 7-figure coach in the United States, and she eagerly shares the insights gleaned from this experience with others. She has invested substantially in her development, allocating nearly half a million towards various courses and coaching programs.
Despite her achievements, Jez remains firmly rooted in her core missions: (1) to raise and build more Godly virtual assistant leaders; (2) to provide academic scholarships to underprivileged students and build them up as next-generation leaders; (3) to extend mission support to as many ministries and communities as possible; and all these, to create positive ripple effects, multiplying impact, one dream at a time.
FAITH RUBIN
Faith Rubin is the Chief Website Officer (CWO) and stands as one of the A-Players of Ripple VAs. She was then a fresh graduate from Mindanao State University, armed with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Management when she joined the company in 2018. Despite feeling unprepared to step in the VA industry, Faith’s bravery and determination to embrace new challenges propelled her forward. With Google as her best friend, Faith embarked on a journey of self-education, supplementing her knowledge through independent research and seeking guidance from experienced colleagues.
Starting with five clients, Faith used this initial phase as an opportunity to observe and learn. It was during this period that Faith’s potential began to shine. Her dedication and commitment to delivering quality work consistently set her apart within the team. This marked a significant turning point in Faith’s career, as she realized her capacity to make a remarkable difference for her clients.
Faith embodies the essence of a successful entrepreneur, deftly juggling significant responsibilities across two prominent companies. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Spotlight Interactive Media, she plays an integral role within a digital marketing agency that she actively contributed to establishing. Now, as our head coach, Faith brings this wealth of experience and passion for excellence to lead and inspire RSA students towards greater success.
PATRICIA LOUISE GARCIA
Patricia Louisse Garcia, affectionately known as “Pat” among her colleagues and friends, is the Satellite Managing Director (SMD) of Ripple VAs-Dipolog and the Chief Internal Marketing Officer of Ripple VAs. Born on June 10, 1999, in Manila, Philippines, Pat’s academic journey led her to graduate Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics degree from Cebu Normal University. Currently, she is furthering her education by pursuing a Master of Arts in Mathematics at Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) in Dapitan City, Philippines.
Before joining the team, Pat served as a Visiting Lecturer at JRMSU. However, her passion for becoming a VA drove her to explore new avenues, despite lacking prior experience in the industry. Leveraging her skills in graphics designing, photo, and video editing, Pat seamlessly integrated herself into the company, contributing her expertise to enhance its operations.
Pat takes immense pride in her faith and generously shares her talents and expertise with her fellow leaders. Found at the very heart of purpose while collaborating within Ripple VAs, she continually enhances her skill set with an impressive array of capabilities. From graphic and web design to video editing and social media marketing, she navigates a diverse spectrum of specialized tasks with finesse. Her unwavering dedication to her craft serves as a beacon of inspiration to all. Now, as a valued member of RSA, Pat brings a unique blend of academic excellence and practical skills, enriching our endeavors with her dedication and innovation.
Meet Some of the Coaches
Besides our founders as top mentors, RSA has a lineup sheet of resident coaches each with a different story and set of experiences, but they all have one thing in common: a desire to see you succeed.
