Abdi Lajevardi Abdi Lajevardi began his career in education in 1985 as Regional Executive Director of Associate Technical College in California, after which he co-founded the International Education Corporation (IEC). Lajevardi has had a significant impact on a number of institutions and has served as the President of the United Education Institution, COO of Fairmont Private Schools and as the Chair of the Distance Education sub-committee of the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). Since co-founding Pro Education Group, Mr. Lajevardi has provided key staffing and consulting services to numerous academic institutions.