Our dedicated team at The Kochi Heritage Project is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their unique skills and perspectives. United by a passion for preserving Kochi’s rich heritage, we work together to create meaningful experiences and foster a deep appreciation for our city’s cultural richness.
Founder & Chief Storyteller
After quitting his job in the Middle East and travelling for a few years, Johann, a Fort Kochi native, started The Kochi Heritage Project to document Kochi’s heritage.
Passionate about history & heritage he has been creating awareness about the city’s heritage to locals and travellers through The Kochi Heritage Project and its storytelling experiences. In addition to storytelling, he is an avid traveller and has been active in the travel industry over the past few years since leaving his corporate career.
Storyteller & Research Intern
Devaki, a native of Ernakulam is a Humanities graduate from Azim Premji University who majored in History. She has a passion for reading and a keen interest in history, heritage, culture and the arts. She also enjoys spending time with her dog and crocheting.
Her deep attachment towards Kochi and desire to contribute towards the preservation of its rich and diverse heritage inspired her to get involved with the Kochi Heritage Project, as she admires how the organisation has been working towards the same in such a unique way.
Storyteller
Meet Rizwan, a Fort Kochi native and a passionate musician. Born and raised in this vibrant town, he lives for love, food, music, and travel. Rizwan's deep connection to his hometown led him to The Kochi Heritage Project, where he explores the rich heritage, history, and stories of Kochi and its people.
His mission is to preserve and share this cultural treasure with the world, all while enjoying the company of new friends he meets along.
Storyteller & Research Intern
Adheena intricately weaves tales of her beloved city. From hijacking tourists' frames during her childhood, to exploring streets on her own, every corner holds a story she is waiting to share. Her narratives unfold the tales and evolution of the city, capturing the harmonious coexistence of diverse communities, and has fueled her passion for heritage preservation through The Kochi Heritage Project
She is a Biotechnology graduate, working in Marketing for a Tech firm and thoroughly passionate about History, Art, and Science.
Storyteller & Research Intern
Subaitha is a postgraduate in Physics from Hyderabad Central University and an Independent Researcher in Science Communication from Palakkad. Her passion for art, science, heritage, culture, and travel drives her to merge these interests into her work, aiming to create meaningful and impactful educational experiences.
The Kochi Heritage Project has significantly influenced her, offering valuable insights and mentorship that have helped her grow both as a storyteller and as a researcher. She deeply appreciates how the project’s focus on sustainable development and quality education aligns with her professional aspirations.
Project Coordinator
Lois is from Kottayam and holds a postgraduate degree in English and Cultural Studies from Christ University, Bangalore. As a cultural enthusiast, she enjoys delving into concepts in anthropology, material culture, and mythology to understand how it evolves and influences communities over time. Her focus also extends to exploring oral histories that bring out less-explored areas of historical narratives into the mainstream.
She came across The Kochi Heritage Project and was intrigued by the organization's vision and the insights gained from their experiences. Drawn to their comprehensive approach in celebrating heritage stories, she eagerly joined the team with the aspiration to contribute in creating a space where diverse cultural narratives are not only acknowledged but also celebrated and discussed.
Research Intern
Varsha is a history enthusiast and an aspiring PhD scholar hailing from God’s Own Kochi. While on the lookout for a historical narrative that she can relate to on a personal level, she found The Kochi Heritage Project.
She found that The Kochi Heritage Project is not just about uncovering fascinating stories but it also about documenting and sharing it for the world, in the most exciting and accessible ways.
Communication Design Intern
Chanthu is a Vadakara native and is a Communication Design student at National Institute of Design, Bhopal. As a designer, his passion lies in illustration, sketching, and graphic design, and he loves using these mediums to tell engaging and meaningful stories.
This passion led him to discover The Kochi Heritage Project, and he was immediately drawn to their mission. Inspired by their tagline, "Our past needs a future too," he felt a strong desire to contribute to their efforts. Chanthu is developing meaningful communication elements that would enhance their storytelling and outreach, helping to preserve and celebrate Kochi's rich heritage.
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