BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Born and raised in Charleston, Luke Shirley grew up with a love for the water and the outdoors. After graduating from the College of Charleston in 2018, he spent a year in Barcelona teaching English and traveling before returning home to co-found a small business during the pandemic. It was then he noticed a growing need for affordable, community-driven mental health care for young adults. Having faced his own struggles with depression, Luke felt called to act. In 2022, after hosting a recovery awareness tennis tournament—and losing a friend’s partner to overdose—he launched Quest, a community program helping students feel safe, seen, and supported. Today, Quest has its first student-led chapter at his alma mater, and Luke hopes to be a lighthouse for others navigating their own recovery journey.

Pratham Parmar joined Quest as Treasurer in 2025. He is an accountant, the founder of Parmar Accounting Service, and a committed community member. After moving to Charleston from Los Angeles to begin a new chapter, he has embraced growth both personally and professionally. Having faced his own challenges, Pratham believes that healing begins with patience, self compassion, and the courage to keep moving forward no matter how small the steps. His passion for mental health awareness and dedication to supporting others on their journeys led him to Quest, where he is grateful to be part of a mission that fosters healing and spreads awareness.

Savannah Emmrich joined Quest in 2025 as a Director. Born and raised in Chicago, she attended The Citadel on a full athletic scholarship as a member of the track team, specializing in pole vault. After graduating in 2015, she was commissioned into the United States Air Force as a Logistics Readiness Officer. Her assignments have included NAS Pensacola, JB Andrews, Pope AAF, and Hurlburt Field. She is currently back at The Citadel, serving as an instructor in the AFROTC department.