What is AHA?
AHA is a higher education provider. We are licensed by several professional awarding bodies and international partner universities to deliver on our campus in Brasov or in virtual format professional higher education study programmes, ranging from certificates and diplomas to undergraduate and postgraduate (advanced) degrees.Our Mission
We believe we are here, in this physical reality, to experience, create and grow as beings and that every one of us has unlimited creative potential. We also believe that Education spurs Imagination which inspires Action which in turn leads to new Creation. That is how humans evolve.
AHA’s mission is to provide a transformational experience and to create an environment which would help people discover and achieve their true potential through education. That is how AHA contributes to human evolution.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become the ultimate learning organization, students, faculty, and professionals all working together in a continuum and synergistic environment, which generates interaction between different academic and professional levels and ages and stimulates innovation and creative thinking.
Students have easy access to real life industry and industry in turn has easy access to new talent and knowledge, all in a culture of continuous learning, experiencing, creating and growing.
Our Values
YOU ARE HERE TO GROW
Believe in Yourself
Be Different
Be Courageous
Be Determined
Identify, Analyze, And Learn from Mistakes
Push Through to Make Things Happen
Stay Positive and Hopeful
Work Hard and Work Together
Walk The Talk
Act with Integrity, Be Fair
Play By the Rules
Be Helpful and Polite
ALWAYS PURSUE GREATNESS
Our History
Our Legal Structure
AHA is a brand owned and operated by the American European Education Foundation (AEE), which is a not-for-profit organization formed under Romanian law.
As a not-for-profit entity, AEE doesn’t have shareholders, it has members, and it is managed by a team of Executive Officers and governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members.
Registration Date: 23.02.2012.
CIF: 29911760.
Partnerships
To achieve our mission and strategic goals we work with a network of partner institutions and companies. We are grateful for these relationships as our success would not be possible without the support of our valued partners.
AHA’s strategic partnership with Arden University represents a transformative step in our mission to deliver high-quality, globally relevant education. Arden’s expertise in flexible, career-focused learning complements AHA’s commitment to experiential and work-based education, enabling us to offer programmes that are both academically rigorous and deeply connected to industry needs.
Through this collaboration, AHA is expanding its academic portfolio beyond hospitality and into high-demand fields. Arden’s support in curriculum design, quality assurance, and digital infrastructure ensures that our students benefit from UK-accredited degrees while studying in Romania, with access to international standards and perspectives.
This partnership strengthens AHA’s strategic goals of diversification, internationalisation, and innovation in higher education. It allows us to serve a broader student community and prepare graduates for success in a rapidly evolving global job market.
Atlantica Hotels & Resorts’s philosophy, as one of the leading Hotel companies in Greece and the biggest owned Hotel chain company in Cyprus, is based on meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations in delivering an opulent variety of differentiated products.
With over 40 hotels around Cyprus, Greece and Egypt (CS Management) and with over 400.000 customers yearly, Atlantica Hotels & Resorts promises to continue offering holiday experiences which are unique, exclusive and specially designed for their individual customers.
Atlantica is AHA’s exclusive partner for the countries of Greece and Cyprus, which allows our students to undergo summer practical training with a close supervision from both partners.
International Trainee Network (ITN) is a cultural exchange organization based in Los Angeles, California with over 20 years of experience with the J-1 Visa Exchange Program.
Thanks to our network of 5 international ITN offices, 40 international partner universities and over 170 partner hotels, ITN is currently the largest provider of J-1 luxury hospitality programs in the United States. Our mission is to provide culturally immersive experiences and world-class hospitality training to students and young professionals from around the world.
AHA’s long-standing and exclusive partnership with ITN continues to play a vital role in our commitment to experiential learning and global career development. Through ITN, our students gain access to high-quality internships in the United States, where they can apply their skills in real-world hospitality environments.
Our People
We are a community of around 300 individuals, including students, full-time staff, and collaborative faculty, united by our dedication to lifelong learning. We share values like integrity, collaboration, innovation and we honour everyone’s contributions and perspectives. Every day, we connect, learn, and support each other, creating an energetic environment where our shared goals and values thrive.Learning & Support Team
Teodor Berszan
Admissions CoordinatorIn 2011, I joined the AHA team as one of its early members, and I have no regrets about it.
Alina Borş
Admissions CounsellorI’m someone who truly values connecting with others and making a positive difference. Having worked in hospitality, both locally and internationally, I’ve come to appreciate how meaningful it is to create experiences that bring people joy and comfort.
Ovidiu Bucin
Admissions CounsellorI am proud to have been part of AHA since its early beginnings. My journey started in 2017, when I joined as a lecturer for the Customer Service and Housekeeping courses
Zsolt Makkai
Hospitality Postgraduate – PR & NGO CoordinatorProvide support for PR, press and media relations, facilitating connections with professional organizations and industry NGOs in Romania.
Former Executive Director with extensive experience in the tourism industry since 1998, M&A consultancy since 2004, and marketing/branding since 2015.
Cleopatra Baciu
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management Programme LeaderI have been a lecturer for the academy since 2020, teaching Front Office Operations, Room Division Management and Hospitality Operation Strategies. Now I am also the link between the students and the academic team within the registrar’s office.
Ioana Netcu
Head of Registry & BA Digital Business Programme LeaderAfter completing both my bachelor’s degree and MBA in the United States, I felt a strong drive to come back home and offer students the same opportunities, resources, and support I found abroad.
Ramona Costin
Quality Manager & Arden University Link TutorI’m a dedicated professional with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, starting my journey back in 2000. My extensive background in this field is one of the driving forces behind my role at the American Hotel Academy.
Ioana Barbu
Student Services CoordinatorMy journey in the hospitality industry began in 2012, when I became an American Hotel Academy student.
Ioana Țurcaș
Academic DirectorI have a degree in Business Administration, completed by a Master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Industry provided by Manchester Metropolitan University.
Suzana Lupoian
Placements CoordinatorI’m a dedicated professional with a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, complemented by a rewarding 7-year career in aviation.
Ana Leah
Director of Career ServicesI’m a psychologist, trainer and coach, currently the Director of Career Services at AEE, who’s spent my entire adult life studying human nature and people development.
Administrative Team
Anca Georgescu
Marketing DirectorI’ve had the pleasure of being part of the AHA family since 2013. My role here as the Marketing and Admissions Director involves orchestrating our marketing strategy and managing admissions.
Claudia Zaharia
Financial/HR ControllerMy 17 year career in personal administration, in parallel with 5 years of accounting, has formed me for the Financial Controller position that I currently have at AHA.
Mihaela Vârsan
Business ManagerI’m AHA’s Business Manager for 5 years now. In this role I’m responsible for ensuring that the company’s financial goals are on track, as well as new hires and trainings.
Dan Gașpar
Logistics ManagerWe live in a time where everything is fast-paced, time seems limitless, and technology, IT, and digitalization are in perpetual development, becoming essential to life.
Sebastian Georgescu
CEO & Co-FounderSebastian is a visionary entrepreneur and education innovator with a strong international outlook. He launched his first business at the age of 23…
Student Government
Vera Vasilescu
Head of the Events DepartmentI represent the Events Department of the AHA Student Government. I perceive myself to be a positive and responsible person, always trying to help everyone however I can.
Andreea Popa
Head of the Marketing DepartmentI am a student in the second year at AHA and member of the Events Department, currently Head of Marketing as well.
Damiana Martiniuc
Marketing Strategy LeaderI am a second-year student at American Hotel Academy, I hold a position within the student government as the Head of the Marketing Department,
Dan Giulescu
Student Government Vice PresidentI’m a second year student at American Hotel Academy and I have recently become the Vice President of the Student Government.
Maria Ciocan
Student Government PresidentAs the president of the student government, I am entrusted with the responsibility of guiding student leadership. My role extends beyond delivering speeches or attending meetings; it is fundamentally about fostering a connection between the student body, faculty, and administration.
HONORARY MEMBERS
AHA has conferred honorary membership titles to two distinguished individuals within our community who stepped up and made exceptional contributions to the school’s wellbeing during critical times. We are deeply grateful for their service and honour their commitment with this prestigious distinction.
Carmen Ursoiu
