About CLEP AI Foundation

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit making CLEP preparation free for every student — unlimited practice tests online, and volunteer tutors in person for students who need them.

Our story

CLEP AI Foundation started with a simple belief: earning college credit shouldn't depend on your zip code or your family's income. Too many capable students are held back by the cost of test prep — expensive tutors, paywalled materials, and limited guidance.

CLEP exams are a powerful shortcut: one exam can equal a full semester of college credit. We built CLEP AI Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to make world-class CLEP preparation free for every student — because opportunity should be earned through effort, not bought.

Our approach

Our team

CLEP AI Foundation is volunteer-driven, built by technology professionals and educators who want earning college credit to be free for every student.

Mert DegirmenciPresident

Principal Engineering Manager@Microsoft

Mert is an engineering leader with 10+ years of experience at Google, Meta, and Microsoft. He has mentored dozens of engineers and students, helping them build the skills to thrive in computer science.

Jennifer E. LeeHead of Operations

Head of Operations@CLEP AI Foundation

Jennifer brings over 20 years of strategic experience to her role. She oversees the day-to-day operations of CLEP AI Foundation, ensuring our programs run smoothly and efficiently. With a passion for equity in tech, she scales our impact, streamlines systems, and builds partnerships that support students.

Andrew MartinezVolunteer Tutor

Software Engineer@Ex-Meta

Andrew is a software engineer with extensive experience in distributed systems. At Meta, he worked on complex technical challenges spanning multiple teams. He has helped numerous students achieve their academic goals.

Amelia ChenVolunteer Tutor

High school student@Lincoln High School

Amelia is a high school student with a passion for computer science. She enjoys teaching and mentoring other high school students, and outside of tutoring she is passionate about robotics.

James ArochoVolunteer Tutor

Senior Software Engineer@Microsoft

James is a senior engineer with 5+ years of experience at Microsoft. He has mentored numerous high school students on software engineering projects, helping them build stronger college applications and a head start for their careers.

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