Meet The Team
Executive Director & Co-founder
Astha Kalarikkal (She/Her)
( Suchithra KK )
Astha Kalarikkal is a co-founding member and the current Executive Director of Raahi, Bangalore. Her areas of work are gender and sexuality, crisis intervention andcommunity theatre.
She has a flair for languages, and supports various community-based organisations in Bangalore and Kerala with English and Malayalam translation and transcription. She has worked with other sexuality and gender movements in Kerala.
Finance Manager & Co-founder
Sathyakala KK (She/Her)
Sathyakala K K is a Graduate in B.Sc. and completed her MA Sociology from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application.
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She has been working with the LGBTQI+ Community in various capacities with various different groups since 2010. She has a passion for theatre and is an experienced performer. She is also a co-founding member and the current Finance Manager of Raahi, Bangalore.
Program Manager
Nathaan Madhavi (He/Him)
Nathaan M completed his Post Graduation Diploma in Journalism and Communication from Kerala Media Academy (Formerly Kerala Press Academy) Kochi.
He has 5 years’ experience as a freelance designer and content writer. He has worked at several media channels including Kerala Vision, The Editor and Suprabhaatham Daily, as a reporter and an editor. Nathaan is currently working as a Program Manager at Raahi, Bangalore. He was also PR/Social media manager/Designer at Sahayatrika, Thrissur, Kerala.
Assistant Program Manager
Durka Devi P (She/Her)
Durka Devi P has completed her B.Com (Computer Application) from Ayyan Thiruvalluvar College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. She is experienced in data entry, office administration and management, network marketing and telemarketing. She is invested in crisis intervention and management. Durka is currently Raahi's Assistant Program Manager.
Program Associate
Advik Manikandan (He/Him)
Advik is a dynamic professional with a diverse background and a wealth of experience. His expertise spans across different sectors due to his work experience in various industries. Beyond his professional endeavours, he is also a talented athlete, dancer, and tally expert. In his leisure time, he finds joy in music, gaming, and cinema. Currently, Advik lends his expertise as a Program Associate at Raahi in Bangalore.
Administrative Assistant
Vaishnavi P (She/Her)
Vaishnavi is a dedicated professional who is passionate about community outreach and administration. She has invaluable experience of two years as an Outreach Worker at a Community-Based Organization, where she has made a tangible impact in her community. Besides her professional endeavours, Vaishnavi finds joy in playing badminton and capturing moments through photography. Currently, she brings her expertise to the role of administrative assistant at Raahi.