Paul Saiedi

Paul Nezaum Saiedi is a highly experienced Transformative Diversity & Inclusion Leader with over 14 years of expertise in change management specializing in implementing and scaling global diversity strategies across various sectors including tech, academia, and non-profit organizations.

His skill set includes recruiting strategy, diversity data analysis, partnership management, event planning, public speaking, executive mentoring, and program evangelization.

Paul has a solid educational background, having pursued a Research Doctorate in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis from the University of Maryland College Park, a Master of Arts in American/United States Studies/Civilization from California State University-Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from California State University-Fullerton.

With a rich professional history, Paul Nezaum Saiedi has held key positions in several organizations. Currently, he serves as the Executive Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Edelman. Previously, he has contributed significantly as the Global Director, Head, and Manager of Diversity and Inclusion at Unity Technologies, as well as the Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at Twitter.

Moreover, Paul has leveraged his expertise in transformative diversity leadership as the former Executive Director of Leadership Mountain View at the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, a Cultural Studies Instructor at the University of Maryland, and in various roles at California State University, Fullerton including Assistant Coordinator and Project Director.