Moreen Naazerno
Co-Founder & Chief Talent Officer, FilAm
Moreen co-founded FilAm after living the bridge from both sides - born and raised in the Philippines, then eleven years building her career in the United States. She leads how FilAm sources and vets talent, advancing the proven top 17 percent. She writes about the Filipino professional community, what genuine vetting looks for, and how to build remote teams where culture is a standard, not an afterthought.
Background
- Co-Founder & Chief Talent Officer of FilAm
- 11+ years bridging Philippine and US work culture
- Leads FilAm's talent sourcing and vetting standard
Articles by Moreen Naazerno
Talent Insights6 min readWhat the Top 17% Have in Common - FilAm's Fit Score Explained
FilAm's Fit Score evaluates 5 dimensions: English proficiency, technical skills via live simulation, reliability history, communication style, and US startup cultural alignment. Only 17% of applicants pass all five.
Talent Insights6 min readThe Best Certifications for Filipino Professionals Working with US Companies - 2026
QuickBooks, PMP, AWS, HubSpot - the 6 certifications that US companies actually look for when hiring Filipino remote professionals. Full guide with costs, time investment, and expected salary bump.
Talent Insights6 min readThe Filipino Remote Professional's Salary Guide - What You Should Be Earning in 2026
Filipino remote professionals earning through US companies make $5.85–$24/hr ($936–$3,200/mo) depending on role and seniority. Here are the exact 2026 benchmarks by role - and how to reach the top of the range.
Talent Insights8 min readWhy US Startups Are Replacing Operations Hires with Filipino Remote Professionals
US startups save $40,000–$68,000/yr per role by accessing the top 17% of Filipino professionals through FilAm - without sacrificing quality on operations, content, finance, or engineering work.
Talent Insights6 min readWhy Filipino Professionals Outperform in US Remote Roles
The best Filipino professionals aren't affordable alternatives - they're a structural advantage. Here's the data and the reasoning behind why they consistently outperform in US remote contexts.
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