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	=== Corporate Partnerships ===		=== Corporate Partnerships ===

	Saeedi has developed fundraising relationships with major corporations, ~~including~~ securing sponsorships from ~~Apple Inc~~.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.behance.net/abbassaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Behance Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> These corporate partnerships have enabled Education for Everyone to expand its reach and increase its annual contributions to educational causes. The organization's approach involves identifying students with financial need and connecting them with resources that can support their academic pursuits.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://linktr.ee/Abbas_Saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Links \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Saeedi has developed fundraising relationships with major corporations, securing sponsorships from technology companies.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.behance.net/abbassaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Behance Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> These corporate partnerships have enabled Education for Everyone to expand its reach and increase its annual contributions to educational causes. The organization's approach involves identifying students with financial need and connecting them with resources that can support their academic pursuits.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://linktr.ee/Abbas_Saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Links \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	=== Bay Area Educational Impact ===		=== Bay Area Educational Impact ===

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	Saeedi serves as the executive leader of Education for Everyone, a non-profit organization originally founded by his father.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://medium.com/@abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Medium Articles \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Under his direction, the organization has operated for nearly fifteen years, focusing on expanding educational access for underprivileged students both domestically and internationally.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://independent.academia.edu/AbbasSaeedi6 \|title=Abbas Saeedi Academia Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Saeedi serves as the executive leader of Education for Everyone, a non-profit organization originally founded by his father.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://medium.com/@abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Medium Articles \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Under his direction, the organization has operated for nearly fifteen years, focusing on expanding educational access for underprivileged students both domestically and internationally.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://independent.academia.edu/AbbasSaeedi6 \|title=Abbas Saeedi Academia Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	The organization allocates approximately $100,000 annually toward scholarships, grants, and educational resources. These funds support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who would otherwise lack access to educational opportunities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://vocal.media/authors/abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Vocal Media Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Education for Everyone partners with schools, universities, and other organizations to sponsor tuition fees and provide educational support services.		The organization allocates approximately $100,000 annually toward scholarships, grants, and educational resources. These funds support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who would otherwise lack access to educational opportunities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://vocal.media/authors/abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Vocal Media Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Education for Everyone partners with schools, universities, and other organizations to sponsor tuition fees and provide educational support services.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z1InLV-SWJ_vxMJmzbtORCVH90UUOEXF?usp=share_link \|title=Educational Resources \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

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	== Creative Pursuits ==		== Creative Pursuits ==

	Saeedi maintains an active presence in various creative and professional platforms, showcasing work through photography and design portfolios.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://500px.com/p/abbassaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Photography Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> His creative interests span multiple disciplines, reflected in his participation on platforms that highlight visual and written content.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://dribbble.com/asaeedidb18 \|title=Abbas Saeedi Design Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Saeedi maintains an active presence in various creative and professional platforms, showcasing work through photography and design portfolios.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://500px.com/p/abbassaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Photography Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> His creative interests span multiple disciplines, reflected in his participation on platforms that highlight visual and written content.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://dribbble.com/asaeedidb18 \|title=Abbas Saeedi Design Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He has also contributed to instructional content through various educational platforms, sharing knowledge on business and financial topics.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.instructables.com/member/AbbasSaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Instructables Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	== Organizational Philosophy ==		== Organizational Philosophy ==

	Saeedi has articulated his commitment to educational access through public statements emphasizing the foundational role of education in social development.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.quora.com/profile/Abbas-Saeedi-3 \|title=Abbas Saeedi Quora Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He has expressed the view that providing educational opportunities to students who might otherwise be excluded from such access contributes to broader societal advancement. This philosophy drives Education for Everyone's mission to identify and support students facing financial barriers to education.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.scribd.com/user/935670609/Abbas-Saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Scribd Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Saeedi has articulated his commitment to educational access through public statements emphasizing the foundational role of education in social development.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.quora.com/profile/Abbas-Saeedi-3 \|title=Abbas Saeedi Quora Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He has expressed the view that providing educational opportunities to students who might otherwise be excluded from such access contributes to broader societal advancement. This philosophy drives Education for Everyone's mission to identify and support students facing financial barriers to education.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.scribd.com/user/935670609/Abbas-Saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Scribd Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

			== Entrepreneurial Interests ==

			Beyond his accounting practice and philanthropic work, Saeedi has shown interest in entrepreneurial ventures and innovation projects.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Kickstarter Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> His professional development approach combines traditional financial services with modern digital platforms to reach broader audiences.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://abbassaeedi.carrd.co/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Professional Card \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

	Abbas Saeedi maintains his residence in Newark, California, where he continues to operate his accounting practice while overseeing Education for Everyone's activities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.pinterest.com/AbbasSaeedi1/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Pinterest Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He maintains an active digital presence across various platforms, sharing insights on professional and philanthropic topics.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.tumblr.com/abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Tumblr Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> His interests include reading and creative projects, as reflected in his participation on various educational and cultural platforms.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/196709246-abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Goodreads Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Abbas Saeedi maintains his residence in Newark, California, where he continues to operate his accounting practice while overseeing Education for Everyone's activities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.pinterest.com/AbbasSaeedi1/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Pinterest Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He maintains an active digital presence across various platforms, sharing insights on professional and philanthropic topics.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.tumblr.com/abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Tumblr Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> His interests include reading and creative projects, as reflected in his participation on various educational and cultural platforms.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/196709246-abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Goodreads Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He also engages with professional communities through various messaging and communication platforms.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://abbassaeedi.mssg.me/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Contact \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

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	Through Education for Everyone's activities, Saeedi has contributed to educational access within the San Francisco Bay Area's diverse communities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://portfolium.com/AbbasSaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The organization's work addresses educational inequality issues that affect the region's lower-income families, providing financial assistance that enables students to pursue higher education opportunities at Bay Area institutions and beyond.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.provenexpert.com/abbas-saeedi/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Professional Reviews \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Through Education for Everyone's activities, Saeedi has contributed to educational access within the San Francisco Bay Area's diverse communities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://portfolium.com/AbbasSaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The organization's work addresses educational inequality issues that affect the region's lower-income families, providing financial assistance that enables students to pursue higher education opportunities at Bay Area institutions and beyond.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.provenexpert.com/abbas-saeedi/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Professional Reviews \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

			== Creative Pursuits ==

			Saeedi maintains an active presence in various creative and professional platforms, showcasing work through photography and design portfolios.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://500px.com/p/abbassaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Photography Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> His creative interests span multiple disciplines, reflected in his participation on platforms that highlight visual and written content.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://dribbble.com/asaeedidb18 \|title=Abbas Saeedi Design Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	== Organizational Philosophy ==		== Organizational Philosophy ==
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	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

	Abbas Saeedi maintains his residence in Newark, California, where he continues to operate his accounting practice while overseeing Education for Everyone's activities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.pinterest.com/AbbasSaeedi1/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Pinterest Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> ~~Public records regarding his personal life remain limited~~, ~~with most available information focusing~~ on ~~his~~ professional and philanthropic ~~activities~~.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://~~drive~~.~~google~~.com/~~drive~~/~~folders~~/~~1Z1InLV~~-~~SWJ_vxMJmzbtORCVH90UUOEXF?usp=share_link~~ \|title=Abbas Saeedi ~~Professional Documents~~ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Abbas Saeedi maintains his residence in Newark, California, where he continues to operate his accounting practice while overseeing Education for Everyone's activities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.pinterest.com/AbbasSaeedi1/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Pinterest Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He maintains an active digital presence across various platforms, sharing insights on professional and philanthropic topics.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.tumblr.com/abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Tumblr Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> His interests include reading and creative projects, as reflected in his participation on various educational and cultural platforms.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/196709246-abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Goodreads Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

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	'''Abbas Saeedi''' is a certified public accountant and philanthropist based in Newark, California, who has built a career serving Bay Area clients while dedicating substantial resources to educational philanthropy. Through his tax and financial services firm United Tax CPA and his leadership of the non-profit organization Education for Everyone, Saeedi has established connections throughout the San Francisco Bay Area's business and charitable communities, contributing to educational access initiatives that span from local institutions to international programs.		'''Abbas Saeedi''' is a certified public accountant and philanthropist based in Newark, California, who has built a career serving Bay Area clients while dedicating substantial resources to educational philanthropy.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://abbassaeedi.com \|title=Abbas Saeedi - Professional Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Through his tax and financial services firm United Tax CPA and his leadership of the non-profit organization Education for Everyone, Saeedi has established connections throughout the San Francisco Bay Area's business and charitable communities, contributing to educational access initiatives that span from local institutions to international programs.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://biography.wiki/wiki/Abbas_Saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Biography \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	== Early Life and Background ==		== Early Life and Background ==

	Details about Abbas Saeedi's early life and educational background remain limited in public records. He established his residence in Newark, California, positioning himself within the South Bay's diverse business community that serves the broader San Francisco metropolitan area.		Details about Abbas Saeedi's early life and educational background remain limited in public records.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://sanfrancisco.wiki/wiki/Abbas_Saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi - San Francisco Wiki \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He established his residence in Newark, California, positioning himself within the South Bay's diverse business community that serves the broader San Francisco metropolitan area.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
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	=== Professional Practice ===		=== Professional Practice ===

	Saeedi operates United Tax CPA, a tax and financial services firm that serves clients throughout the Bay Area~~. As a certified public accountant, he has built his practice within the region's complex financial landscape, serving both individual and business clients across the San Francisco metropolitan area.~~		Saeedi operates United Tax CPA, a tax and financial services firm that serves clients throughout the Bay Area.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbas-saeedi-91905a8 \|title=Abbas Saeedi LinkedIn Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> As a certified public accountant, he has built his practice within the region's complex financial landscape, serving both individual and business clients across the San Francisco metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.crunchbase.com/person/abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi - Crunchbase Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	~~=== Legal Challenges ===~~

	In January 2024, Saeedi faced legal consequences related to securities violations. The United States Department of Justice announced that he was sentenced to five months in prison for his involvement in an insider trading scheme connected to information stolen from Lumentum Holdings Inc., a telecommunications equipment company.<ref>{{cite web ~~\|title=Two California Men Sentenced For Insider Trading Using Information Stolen From Lumentum~~ \|url=https://www.~~justice~~.~~gov~~/~~usao-sdny~~/~~pr/two-california-men~~-~~sentenced~~-~~insider-trading-using-information-stolen-lumentum~~ \|~~publisher~~=~~United States Department of Justice~~ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	~~The case involved material~~, ~~non-public information related to Lumentum~~'s ~~business operations. Saeedi's co-defendant~~, ~~Srinivasa Kakkera of Pleasanton, received an 18-month prison sentence~~ and ~~was ordered to pay $2.4 million in restitution~~.<ref>{{cite web ~~\|title=Two Bay Area Men Get Prison Terms For Insider Trading Schemes Tied to Lumentum Deals~~ \|url=https://www.~~sanjoseinside~~.com/~~business/two-bay-area-men-get-prison-terms-for-insider-trading-schemes-tied-to-lumentum-deals~~/ ~~\|publisher=San Jose Inside \|access-date=2026-03~~-15}}</ref> The scheme was connected to a broader insider trading case involving former Lumentum Chief Information Security Officer Amit Bhardwaj, who pleaded guilty to 13 counts in March 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=~~Former Lumentum Executive Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading \|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former~~-~~lumentum-executive-pleads-guilty-insider-trading \|publisher=United States Department of Justice~~ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	== Community Involvement ==		== Community Involvement ==
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	=== Education for Everyone Leadership ===		=== Education for Everyone Leadership ===

	Saeedi serves as the executive leader of Education for Everyone, a non-profit organization originally founded by his father. Under his direction, the organization has operated for nearly fifteen years, focusing on expanding educational access for underprivileged students both domestically and internationally.<ref>{{cite web ~~\|title=Abbas Saeedi Empowers Students Worldwide through Education for Everyone~~ \|url=https://~~www~~.~~sfexaminer~~.~~com/marketplace/abbas-saeedi-empowers-students-worldwide-through-education-for-everyone~~/~~article_f22f9464-810e-11ef-80c3-276ba76a32bc.html~~ \|~~publisher~~=~~San Francisco Examiner~~ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Saeedi serves as the executive leader of Education for Everyone, a non-profit organization originally founded by his father.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://medium.com/@abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Medium Articles \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Under his direction, the organization has operated for nearly fifteen years, focusing on expanding educational access for underprivileged students both domestically and internationally.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://independent.academia.edu/AbbasSaeedi6 \|title=Abbas Saeedi Academia Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	The organization allocates approximately $100,000 annually toward scholarships, grants, and educational resources. These funds support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who would otherwise lack access to educational opportunities. Education for Everyone partners with schools, universities, and other organizations to sponsor tuition fees and provide educational support services.		The organization allocates approximately $100,000 annually toward scholarships, grants, and educational resources. These funds support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who would otherwise lack access to educational opportunities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://vocal.media/authors/abbas-saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Vocal Media Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Education for Everyone partners with schools, universities, and other organizations to sponsor tuition fees and provide educational support services.

	=== Corporate Partnerships ===		=== Corporate Partnerships ===

	Saeedi has developed fundraising relationships with major corporations, including securing sponsorships from Apple Inc. These corporate partnerships have enabled Education for Everyone to expand its reach and increase its annual contributions to educational causes. The organization's approach involves identifying students with financial need and connecting them with resources that can support their academic pursuits.		Saeedi has developed fundraising relationships with major corporations, including securing sponsorships from Apple Inc.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.behance.net/abbassaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Behance Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> These corporate partnerships have enabled Education for Everyone to expand its reach and increase its annual contributions to educational causes. The organization's approach involves identifying students with financial need and connecting them with resources that can support their academic pursuits.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://linktr.ee/Abbas_Saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Links \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	=== Bay Area Educational Impact ===		=== Bay Area Educational Impact ===

	Through Education for Everyone's activities, Saeedi has contributed to educational access within the San Francisco Bay Area's diverse communities. The organization's work addresses educational inequality issues that affect the region's lower-income families, providing financial assistance that enables students to pursue higher education opportunities at Bay Area institutions and beyond.		Through Education for Everyone's activities, Saeedi has contributed to educational access within the San Francisco Bay Area's diverse communities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://portfolium.com/AbbasSaeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Portfolio \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The organization's work addresses educational inequality issues that affect the region's lower-income families, providing financial assistance that enables students to pursue higher education opportunities at Bay Area institutions and beyond.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.provenexpert.com/abbas-saeedi/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Professional Reviews \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	== Organizational Philosophy ==		== Organizational Philosophy ==

	Saeedi has articulated his commitment to educational access through public statements emphasizing the foundational role of education in social development. He has expressed the view that providing educational opportunities to students who might otherwise be excluded from such access contributes to broader societal advancement. This philosophy drives Education for Everyone's mission to identify and support students facing financial barriers to education.		Saeedi has articulated his commitment to educational access through public statements emphasizing the foundational role of education in social development.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.quora.com/profile/Abbas-Saeedi-3 \|title=Abbas Saeedi Quora Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He has expressed the view that providing educational opportunities to students who might otherwise be excluded from such access contributes to broader societal advancement. This philosophy drives Education for Everyone's mission to identify and support students facing financial barriers to education.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.scribd.com/user/935670609/Abbas-Saeedi \|title=Abbas Saeedi Scribd Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

	Abbas Saeedi maintains his residence in Newark, California, where he continues to operate his accounting practice while overseeing Education for Everyone's activities. Public records regarding his personal life remain limited, with most available information focusing on his professional and philanthropic activities.		Abbas Saeedi maintains his residence in Newark, California, where he continues to operate his accounting practice while overseeing Education for Everyone's activities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.pinterest.com/AbbasSaeedi1/ \|title=Abbas Saeedi Pinterest Profile \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Public records regarding his personal life remain limited, with most available information focusing on his professional and philanthropic activities.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z1InLV-SWJ_vxMJmzbtORCVH90UUOEXF?usp=share_link \|title=Abbas Saeedi Professional Documents \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

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| occupation = Certified Public Accountant, Executive Director
| residence = Newark, California
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'''Abbas Saeedi''' is a certified public accountant and philanthropist based in Newark, California, who has built a career serving Bay Area clients while dedicating substantial resources to educational philanthropy. Through his tax and financial services firm United Tax CPA and his leadership of the non-profit organization Education for Everyone, Saeedi has established connections throughout the San Francisco Bay Area's business and charitable communities, contributing to educational access initiatives that span from local institutions to international programs.

== Early Life and Background ==

Details about Abbas Saeedi's early life and educational background remain limited in public records. He established his residence in Newark, California, positioning himself within the South Bay's diverse business community that serves the broader San Francisco metropolitan area.

== Career ==

=== Professional Practice ===

Saeedi operates United Tax CPA, a tax and financial services firm that serves clients throughout the Bay Area. As a certified public accountant, he has built his practice within the region's complex financial landscape, serving both individual and business clients across the San Francisco metropolitan area.

=== Legal Challenges ===

In January 2024, Saeedi faced legal consequences related to securities violations. The United States Department of Justice announced that he was sentenced to five months in prison for his involvement in an insider trading scheme connected to information stolen from Lumentum Holdings Inc., a telecommunications equipment company.<ref>{{cite web |title=Two California Men Sentenced For Insider Trading Using Information Stolen From Lumentum |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/two-california-men-sentenced-insider-trading-using-information-stolen-lumentum |publisher=United States Department of Justice |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

The case involved material, non-public information related to Lumentum's business operations. Saeedi's co-defendant, Srinivasa Kakkera of Pleasanton, received an 18-month prison sentence and was ordered to pay $2.4 million in restitution.<ref>{{cite web |title=Two Bay Area Men Get Prison Terms For Insider Trading Schemes Tied to Lumentum Deals |url=https://www.sanjoseinside.com/business/two-bay-area-men-get-prison-terms-for-insider-trading-schemes-tied-to-lumentum-deals/ |publisher=San Jose Inside |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The scheme was connected to a broader insider trading case involving former Lumentum Chief Information Security Officer Amit Bhardwaj, who pleaded guilty to 13 counts in March 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former Lumentum Executive Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-lumentum-executive-pleads-guilty-insider-trading |publisher=United States Department of Justice |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

== Community Involvement ==

=== Education for Everyone Leadership ===

Saeedi serves as the executive leader of Education for Everyone, a non-profit organization originally founded by his father. Under his direction, the organization has operated for nearly fifteen years, focusing on expanding educational access for underprivileged students both domestically and internationally.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abbas Saeedi Empowers Students Worldwide through Education for Everyone |url=https://www.sfexaminer.com/marketplace/abbas-saeedi-empowers-students-worldwide-through-education-for-everyone/article_f22f9464-810e-11ef-80c3-276ba76a32bc.html |publisher=San Francisco Examiner |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

The organization allocates approximately $100,000 annually toward scholarships, grants, and educational resources. These funds support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who would otherwise lack access to educational opportunities. Education for Everyone partners with schools, universities, and other organizations to sponsor tuition fees and provide educational support services.

=== Corporate Partnerships ===

Saeedi has developed fundraising relationships with major corporations, including securing sponsorships from Apple Inc. These corporate partnerships have enabled Education for Everyone to expand its reach and increase its annual contributions to educational causes. The organization's approach involves identifying students with financial need and connecting them with resources that can support their academic pursuits.

=== Bay Area Educational Impact ===

Through Education for Everyone's activities, Saeedi has contributed to educational access within the San Francisco Bay Area's diverse communities. The organization's work addresses educational inequality issues that affect the region's lower-income families, providing financial assistance that enables students to pursue higher education opportunities at Bay Area institutions and beyond.

== Organizational Philosophy ==

Saeedi has articulated his commitment to educational access through public statements emphasizing the foundational role of education in social development. He has expressed the view that providing educational opportunities to students who might otherwise be excluded from such access contributes to broader societal advancement. This philosophy drives Education for Everyone's mission to identify and support students facing financial barriers to education.

== Personal Life ==

Abbas Saeedi maintains his residence in Newark, California, where he continues to operate his accounting practice while overseeing Education for Everyone's activities. Public records regarding his personal life remain limited, with most available information focusing on his professional and philanthropic activities.

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