What is AHA?
AHA is a Post-Secondary Education Institution. We are licensed by several professional awarding bodies and work with 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
AHA 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
AHA 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 ‘Asociatia American European Education’ (AEE), which is a not-for-profit organization formed according to Romanian law.
As a not-for-profit entity, AEE doesn’t have shareholders, it has members, and it is managed by a group of Executive Officers and governed by a Board of Directors elected by the members.
Registration Date: 23.02.2012.
CIF: 29911760.
Partnerships
In order to achieve our mission and strategic goals we work with a network of partners institutions and companies. We are grateful for these relationships as we couldn’t do what we do without our valued partners.With over 100,000 students, IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is the largest university in Germany. The private, state-approved educational institution with its main campus in Erfurt brings together more than 200 bachelor’s and master’s programmes under one roof, which are offered in German or English. Students can choose between dual studies, distance learning and myStudies, which combines online and face-to-face events, and design their studies independently with the help of a digitally supported learning environment.
In addition, IU enables further training and promotes the idea of lifelong learning. The aim of the university is to give as many people as possible worldwide access to personalised education. IU started operations in 2000 and is now represented in more than 30 German cities. It cooperates with over 15,000 companies and actively supports them in the development of their employees.
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.
ITN and AHA have entered into an exclusive partnership for the market of Romania, which grants AHA students the unique opportunity to access some of the best internship and training programs in the world.
Our People
We're 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.Marketing and Admissions Team
Teodor Berszan
Senior Admissions CounsellorIn 2011, I joined the AHA team as one of its early members, and I have no regrets about it.
Anca Georgescu
Marketing & Admissions 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.
Academics Team
Cleopatra Baciu
RegistrarI 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.
Ioan-Constantin Enache
DHA Programme LeaderI am a dedicated educator and marketing professional. My academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Marketing from Transilvania University of Brasov, earned in 2012.
Ioana Țurcaș
AHA BA Programme LeaderI have a degree in Business Administration, completed by a Master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Industry provided by Manchester Metropolitan University.
Ramona Costin
Taste Programme LeaderI’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.
John Fenby
AHA Postgraduate Programme LeaderI am an Education and Business Consultant, Professor of Management Education at AHA, formerly the Dean of a Swiss University College and prior to that a Principal Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Ada Terea
Academic DirectorI am one of the creative leaders behind our higher education programs, designing educational experiences that keep our programs connected to the industry and of value to our students.
Faculty
Andrei Buruiana
Academic Associate
Andrei’s career path started at American Hotel Academy being a student among the very first promotion…
Andrei Stupu
Academic Associate
My life mission is education. I am an entrepreneur, business consultant, trainer, coach, and researcher –…
Bogdan Barzescu
Academic Associate
Bogdan Bârzescu graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest and, since 2011, has been…
Cleopatra Baciu
Academic Associate
Cleopatra Baciu is an experienced hospitality professional who occupied the General Manager position for several hotels…
Corina Zamfir
Academic Associate
Corina Zamfir has successfully obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania,…
David Strafford
Academic Associate
David has a wealth of experience in designing and delivering both face-to-face and online education courses…
Diana Lupu
Academic Associate
A forward-thinking individual with refined interpersonal and multitasking skills. Always looking to join and collaborate with…
Diane Connelly
Academic Associate
Experienced Senior Lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in hospitality for over 20 years. Work…
Ioan Enache
Academic Associate
Ioan Enache is a marketing planning and implementation professional, always looking for challenging projects. He has…
Ioana Netcu
Academic Associate
Ioana Netcu obtained her undergraduate degree in Finance from Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. Additionally,…
Ioana Țurcaș
Academic Associate
Ioana Turcas has a degree in Business Administration, completed by a master’s degree in hospitality and…
Iulian Sava
Academic Associate
Iulian Sava has 15+ years of Strategist in Revenue Management, Business Analysis, and Development. He optimized…
John Fenby
Academic Associate
I am an Education and Business Consultant, Professor of Management Education at AHA...
Lavinia Dovleac
Academic Associate
Lavinia Dovleac holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing, a master’s degree in marketing systems,…
Maria Dobre
Academic Associate
Maria-Luiza Dobre is a highly qualified and experienced language educator based in Brasov, România, with a…
Marinel Androne
Academic Associate
It all started with a course in management consulting during college. Then he realized that he…
Miruna Corneanu
Academic Associate
After graduating American Hotel Academy, Miruna has dedicated her time pursuing the digital world. As she…
Rocsana Borda
Academic Associate
Dynamic International Marketing and Sales leader with more than 10 years of developing and executing global…
Sam Stevenson
Academic Associate
Shaun Litler
Academic Associate
Shaun has taught in Higher Education for over 20 years and regularly delivers event management sessions…
Sonia Anderson
Academic Associate
The experience and expertise delivering as part of a team on the International Hospitality Business Management…
Teodor Birsa
Academic Associate
Specialist in project management, operational management, turnaround management, and crisis management. Real Estate and Hospitality professional…
Yukari Iguchi
Academic Associate
Professionally she has worked in various sectors within the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and…
El-Abiad Zouhour
Academic Associate
Zouhour EL- ABIAD is actually associate researcher at CRED, ESA Business School. She holds a PhD…
Ian Embury
Academic Associate
Ian Embury is an experienced hospitality professional with over 30 years senior operational and marketing management experience across several UK and European organizations.…
Jacques Kremer
Academic Associate
Mr. Kremer, a French National and USA Resident is an international marketing and management executive who…
John Fenby
Academic Associate
I am an Education and Business Consultant, Professor of Management Education at AHA...
Pamela Rickert
Academic Associate
Pamela is an international hospitality business management lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. She teaches across the…
Roslyn De Braine
Unit Leader
Prof. Roslyn De Braine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Psychology & People…
Shaun Litler
Academic Associate
Shaun has taught in Higher Education for over 20 years and regularly delivers event management sessions…
Suzanne Hartman
Academic Associate
Suzanne worked as a lecturer at Coventry University since 2021, lecturer in tourism destination management at…
Careers Team
Ioana Bosca
Placements CoordinatorMy journey in the hospitality industry began in 2012, when I became an American Hotel Academy student.
Ana Leah
Director of Organizational DevelopmentI’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.
Business Management Team
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.
Logisitics Team
Gabriela Apostol
Sanitary CleanerThe Sanitary Cleaner diligently maintains spaces, ensuring top-notch hygiene for everyone’s well-being.
Sanda Stoican
Security OfficerThe Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment for all. Their vigilant presence and commitment to safety offer peace of mind to our community.
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.
Student Government
Ștefan Giurgea
Head of the Events DepartmentI represent the Events Department within the Student Government. I describe myself as a sociable person, organized and open to new opportunities.
Alesandra Bălăiță
Head of the Marketing DepartmentI am a student in second year at American Hotel Academy and part of the student government, as well as the head of marketing department.
Bianca Pop
Head of the Marketing DepartmentI am a second-year student in Digital Hub Academy program. I hold the position of Head of the Marketing Department, specifically focusing on the graphic design aspect.
Alexia Stan
Student Government Vice PresidentI am a second year student at Taste Culinary Business Academy and I recently became the Vice President within the Student Government.
Dragoș Trihenea
Student Government PresidentAs student government president, I coordinate activities and represent student interests to the school administration.