Named as one of PinkNews’ top 21 activists globally in 2023, Jude Guaitamacchi is a leader in trans rights campaigning making history chairing the first all-trans panel briefing in UK Parliament with their organisation Trans+ Solidarity Alliance (TSA). The event was hosted by Kate Osborne MP and Caroline Nokes MP and attended by MPs and lords in the Houses of Parliament.
As a highly sought after as a public speaker, they have formerly spoken for clients such as Deloitte, Sony, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), Expedia Group, HSBC Innovation, Disney, River Island, Micheal Kors. Jude is a consultant for Allianz Commercial and The Soho House Group and is delivering ongoing LGBTQIA+ and gender diversity awareness training to Soho House venues worldwide.
Jude is the founder of Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, the national advocacy network advancing the rights and conditions of trans people in the UK. TSA is an umbrella organisation convening LGBT+ organisations and trans activists working in partnership with cis allies to create positive change for trans people in the UK. Their projects include a series of expert briefings in Parliament and media engagement strategies. TSA has given officials statements to national media including ITV News. TSA’s historic briefing was officially recognised by LGBT History month.
As an internationally signed model, Jude has represented global brands. Trailblazing non-binary representation, in 2020 Vogue Italia quoted them as “paving the way for non-binary representation in the world of fashion is one of Jude’s many noble goals” after their biggest achievement saw them as the first non-binary face of Harrods for their H Beauty campaign where Jude’s tagline was 'My Beauty is Being Myself'.
Jude is renowned for their passions as a public speaker working in schools and businesses around Europe to promote trans inclusion for almost ten years. They are an organiser of a range of highly impactful global campaigns including #TransPeopleAreLoved and #LWithTheT. Jude writes for UK national media including Metro, Pink News, Cosmopolitan and has been featured in Vogue Italia, Forbes, TMZ, The Independent, VICE, BBC News, Dazed, BBCThree. Jude was highly commended at the European Diversity Awards 2023 and Rainbow Honours 2023. They were featured in the Guardian’s Pride Power List 2023.
Through their work as a speaker, trainer and consultant they work alongside organisations and teams coaching and nurturing them as they grow. Their talks and training programmes are tailored to individual needs, and range from 1-3 hours. Deepening understanding and empathy for trans and non binary people's experiences in the workplace and in the world Jude is passionate about telling stories - using case studies and their own personal experience to bring inclusion to life, working through interactive scenarios to give you the confidence you will need in your own world.
Inclusive organisations are more successful, more profitable and have stronger brands. But taking a first step towards LGBTQIA+ inclusion can be scary. Jude believes education builds confidence and leads to empowerment. Jude can support you on your journey to becoming an organisation where LGBTQIA+ colleagues thrive and LGBTQIA customers and communities feel seen.
In February 2023 we sat down virtually with Jude Guaitamacchi and discussed how businesses can better respect employees' gender identity. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Jude Guaitamacchi here.
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Jude Guaitamacchi's official speaking topics and workshop themes are listed below:
- How do we break through our own fear of getting things wrong?
- How do we move through a journey of change together as a team or a whole organisation?
- Expanding our understanding of sex, gender and sexuality beyond the binary
- Telling stories of generational change, from S28 to Gen Z, breaking through all the boundaries and binaries
Trans+ allies & advocacy talks/training
- Why the need for trans+ allies in the UK today?
- Trans+ identities & terminology
- Unconscious bias to conscious inclusion
- Breaking through fear & building confidence
- Understanding trans+ protections within the Equality Act 2010
- Defining micro-aggressions & indirect discrimination
- The rise in anti-trans rhetoric & myth-busting
- Challenging transmisogyny: what it is & what we can do about it
- A guide to pronouns & the importance of pronoun visibility
- How to be a trans ally personally & professionally
- Best practice guidelines for transgender inclusivity
- Thinking ahead transgender activism & campaigning
- Further support & resources
LGBTQIA+ & Trans+ Awareness Educational workshops/ Intensive Training
- What it’s like to be trans and non-binary in the UK today.
- Broadening an understanding of LGBTQIA+ terminology
- Making distinctions between sex, sexuality and gender identity.
- Understanding gender diversity, trans & non-binary identities
- Fostering a more inclusive workplace by learning practical skills to use the correct pronouns and not assume gender.
- Understanding gender affirming care and the process of social/medical transition pathways in the UK
- Tackling discrimination and creating a culture that understands and supports LGBTQIA+ & trans colleagues.
- The Gender Recognition Act & protections for trans people within the Equality Act 2010
- Case studies and workshop style exercises for groups
- Support pathways for professionals & families
Finding the Beauty in Being Myself
From homeless to Harrods. Jude’s journey of triumph, from tackling addiction and homelessness in childhood to finding recovery, discovering their trans non-binary identity, healing and thriving.
In childhood Jude struggled with their mental health. Unsupported they were the trans child that slipped through the net and tried to change themselves for acceptance of others. Jude lived a childhood of misery, they were homeless and almost lost their life, resulting in lifelong nerve damage at just 18 years old. Jude fought to survive through extreme hardship to tell a story of recovery that eventually became journey of self-discovery. Over the years they found the power in their voice and began to inspire audiences around Europe as highly sought out public speaker.
Jude started transitioning at 30 and showed the world that it is never too late to start living authentically. During the first summer after their top surgery they were cast in a Harrods Beauty Campaign with the tagline ‘My Beauty is Being Myself’ which described their journey in overcoming adversity to finding acceptance and beauty within.
Jude has re-written the narrative to a story that was written for them by reclaiming their autonomy and finding strength in their vulnerability. Jude tell as story that is relatable everyone. They are passionate about humanising trans people to help bridge the gap between in people’s understanding of the trans experience and to see themselves in their story. Jude’s story isn’t a trans story, it's a human story.
LGBTQIA+ 101 (Next Generation):
The education many of us never had. Section 28 made it illegal to access any information or education positively associated with the LGBTQ+ community until 2003. With a record number of LGBTQ+ identifying young people among Gen Z, the future is looking significantly queerer. Gallup reported that 15.9% of young adults between 18-23 now identify as queer or trans.
This workshop is an opportunity to immerse yourself in all things LGBTQIA+ next generation. It is an informative and popular session aimed at bridging the generational gap and enabling future employers to have the language, knowledge and awareness to embrace the next generation of LGBTQIA+ professionals.
However, this session will also cover what is required by law regarding how the Equality Act protects people and how businesses can ensure the workplace is a more welcoming place for their employees.
The session is a judgement-free zone offering attendees a chance to ask those nerve-wracking questions, move beyond the fear of getting it wrong, and find a place of confidence and empowerment. Jude incorporates their own personal experience growing up in the Section 28 generation to share a personal account of their journey of self-exploration and transition.
- LGBT+? A run through the updated acronym
- Understanding gender diversity
- Trans & non-binary Identities
- The use of gender-neutral pronouns
- The Equalities as it relates to LGBTQ+ people
- Evolving attitudes and using affirming language
- A guide to social and medical transition
- Living as LGBTQIA+ today - key findings
- Tackling direct and indirect discrimination
- Moving beyond the fear of getting it wrong
- Support pathways for professionals, parents & families
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Jude was brilliant, what they spoke about and what they shared was so informative and inspiring. Jude's talk went down so well with our employees and we received very positive comments and feedback." - Sophie, People Business Partner, Mention Me LTD
"Jude was honestly SPECTACULAR!!!! We loved it and had very positive feedback about the session!" - Maud, Workspace Director, GWI
"Jude was absolutely amazing thank you. Truly inspirational, and gave ample time and care for Q&A, going that extra mile. Many thanks once again!" - Jane-Ann & Karyn, Cumbria Pride
"Paving the way for non-binary representation in the world of fashion is one of the many noble goals that Jude has..." Sofia, Vogue
At Allianz we have worked with Jude a few times, and each time they are incredible! Their level of insight not just with regards to LGBTQ+ and trans awareness topics but their resilience in having overcome extremely adverse life experiences is truly inspiring. They offer so much knowledge and wisdom helping others to discover and embrace their authentic selves, find strength in vulnerability, connect to others despite differences and truly empower themselves. I'd highly recommend them” - Marie-Helene Tyack, Global Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Business Partner, Chair of the Global Allianz Pride Board
"Jude was incredibly engaging, took initiative and did an amazing, well-planned presentation. It was so inspiring and our staff including myself gained so much knowledge and insight. Below is some feedback from our staff, everyone was very engaged and it was lovely to see." - Megan. Pride Network
"We wanted to say a huge thank you to yourselves and to Jude for an incredible talk for our LGBT+ History Month launch event at Kingston Town House. It was inspiring and informative in equal measure, which was exactly what we were looking for. We've already had a lot of positive feedback from both staff and students who were in attendance." - Simon, LGBTQ+ Staff Network, Kingston University London
“We couldn’t recommend working with Jude more! We trailblazed adapting Jude’s Gender Diversity training to all our hospitality teams and had resounding success. We continue to hear it’s our team’s favourite training and they especially loved hearing Jude’s powerful lived experiences alongside practical tips for how to navigate gender diversity in the workplace” - Christina, DEI Manager UK & Europe Soho House Group
Feedback from Virtual Events:
"Globe (Deloitte's LGBTQ+ Network) has had the pleasure of having Jude present to webinars on Transgender Inclusion. Jude is a fantastic and extremely engaging speaker and our people gave very positive feedback, following both sessions, with many commenting that their talks were among the best they'd heard. LGBTQ+ inclusion is a priority for us and having Jude join us as a speaker, educator and activist helps all our people feel included." - Laurie, Deloitte
"Jude, the speaker, was informative, open and approachable for any who had questions. The feedback on Jude from all attendees was positive and everyone stated they felt they had expanded on their knowledge on the discussed topics." - Ami, Risk & Assurance Advisor, Cadent Gas
- 2023 - Founder of a global trans solidarity campaign #TransPeopleAreLoved
- 2023 - Named Highly Commended Campaigner/Influencer of the Year by the Bank of London Rainbow Honours 2023
- 2023 - No.48 on The Guardian’s Pride Power List 2023
- 2023 - Listed as TikTok's LGBTQIA+ Trailblazer
- 2023 - Listed in the Diva Powerlist
- 2022 - TEDx talk: Beyond Social Conditioning to Rediscovering Yourself
- 2022 - TMZ Summer Hot Shot
- 2021 - Appeared in BBC 3's GlowUp Competition
- First non-binary person to represent Harrods
- First Trans person to represent Thomas Cook
- Featured in/on Vogue Italia, Refinery29, BBC News Beat, VICE, The Independent, Pinks News, Cosmopolitan and BBC Three
