About Future Quest
Today's teens are stepping into a world full of opportunities - but also overwhelming choices. Our mission is to make meaningful career discovery accessible, engaging, and empowering for learners everywhere. Through gamified simulations and AI-supported reflections, we help students turn uncertainty into confidence and curiosity. What sets Future Quest apart is our commitment to immersive, hands-on learning that helps young people understand themselves, navigate real-world pathways, and build skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Meet The Founders
Marla and Khushi met at Stanford University and Future Quest was their capstone project for the Learning Design and Technology masters program
Co-founder
Khushi earned her undergraduate degrees in Data Science and Bsuiness from UC Berkeley, and later graduated from Stanford University’s MS in Learning, Design & Technology program as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. Growing up between Kenya and the U.S., she saw firsthand how access to education and mentorship can transform a young person’s path — and she has dedicated her career to expanding that access.
She has worked across the education sector building programs that support students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds, and previously founded a nonprofit that delivers entrepreneurship education across Sub-Saharan Africa. Khushi is passionate about designing learning experiences that empower students to discover their strengths and feel confident about their futures.
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Co-founder
Marla is an educator and program designer who graduated from Stanford University’s MS in Learning, Design & Technology program. As a first-generation college student and QuestBridge Scholar at USC, she experienced the impact that guidance, belonging, and opportunity can have on a student’s path — shaping her deep commitment to educational equity.
She has worked in student support, program design, and school-district partnerships to expand access to high-quality learning experiences for young people from under-resourced backgrounds. Marla has previously been a classroom teacher. Marla is driven by the belief that every student deserves the tools, mentorship, and encouragement to envision and build a future that excites them.
At Future Quest, we believe that all students can embrace their unique talents, define their own future, and positively impact the world.
Our Mission
Future Quest provides experiential career education, teaches students how to explore, and grounds their reflections in concrete pathways — empowering students to take action toward their future.
Our Vision
All high school students — regardless of background or zip code — have the opportunity to explore meaningful careers and futures aligned with their passions, strengths, and interests.
