Meet
Dr. Aura Imbarus
Empowering Minds. Inspiring Change
Award-winning eduprenor, bestselling author, and motivational speaker dedicated to helping others transform their lives and see beyond limits.
From Tyranny to
Freedom
Dr. Aura Imbarus is an award-winning edupreneur, author, freelance journalist, motivational speaker, and cultural advocate. She is the author of the critically acclaimed Amazon bestseller Out of the Transylvania Night.
"A story of tyranny, freedom, love and identity — and the enduring impact of finding your own voice."
Her memoir chronicles Romania’s Communist regime. The book was later expanded and republished under the title Echoes of the Red Dawn. She is also the author of Conversations with the Past.
Academic
Background &
Credentials
A foundation built across three continents — from the humanities of Romania to the research halls of California — Dr. Imbarus brings rare academic depth to every workshop, book, and coaching engagement.
Doctor of Philosophy in World Humanities
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania — Cum Laude
American & British Studies
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania
Foreign Languages
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania
Certified by University of California, Los Angeles & California State University, Los Angeles
Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist
Trained under world-renowned practitioners Brian Weiss and Wanita Holmes — integrating past-life regression and transformational hypnotherapy into her coaching practice.
Media & Recognition
Where voice, expertise, and story meet public recognition.
Author. Founder.
Change-Maker.
See Beyond the Hill
She is the President and Founder of See Beyond the Hill, a company dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs through programs centered on well-being, femininity, focus, and productivity. The company also offers comprehensive writing and publishing services—from concept development to full novel publication.
See Beyond Magazine
For a decade, Dr. Imbarus published See Beyond Magazine (est. 2016), highlighting outstanding American and Romanian leaders, artists, and professionals.
Higher Education
Since 1998, she has taught college-level courses in Southern California at El Camino College and Los Angeles Harbor College. In 2024, she joined the faculty of Keiser University and the American College of Spain in Marbella, where she teaches English writing, Contemporary World Literature, Psychology, and GED courses for Les Roches.
Honors & Accolades
- President Donald Trump Volunteer’s AwardThe White House, Washington D.C. · 2019????️
- Re-Patriot Gala & Newsweek Romania, Bucharest · 2024Re-Patriot Gala, Bucharest (2024)????
- Women Empowerment Excellence AwardConsulate General of Romania in Los Angeles · Beverly Hills, 2023????
Full Distinction Record
- 2005Who's Who Among America's Teachers — Marquis Edition
- 2005Who's Who Among America's Teachers
- 2005Someone Special Award — West High School
- 2004Who's Who in America — Marquis Edition
- 2004Who's Who Among America's Teachers
- 2003Who's Who in America — Marquis Edition
- 2003Outstanding Young Educator — Torrance Junior Chamber of Commerce
- 2003Outstanding Young Educator — City Council of the City of Torrance
- 2003Outstanding Young Educator — County of Los Angeles
- 2003Certificate of Recognition — California State Senate
- 2003Certificate of Recognition — California State Assembly
- 2002Outstanding High School Teacher — UC San Diego Teacher Recognition Program
- 2000Research of Language & Literature — University "Lucian Blaga" Sibiu, Romania
- 20+ editorials on politics, culture and language — National Journal, Romania
