Jake and Hannah Graf
The UK’s ‘Transgender Power Couple’ who are now proud parents
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About Jake and Hannah Graf
Jake and Hannah Graf work tirelessly to represent the transgender community both in the UK and internationally, seizing every opportunity to promote the increase of acceptance and understanding. They have presented keynote speeches, fireside chats and Q&As on a wide variety of themes and are best known for their documentary ”Our Baby: A Modern Miracle’ which was on Channel 4.
JAKE GRAF
Jake Graf is a London based actor, writer and director whose first nine award winning films have screened at over 100 festivals worldwide. His first feature film ‘Lavender’ is in development with BAFTA nominated MisFits Entertainment (‘McQueen’). Jake uses the medium of films to elicit positive change, giving representation to rarely seen characters and stories and promoting acceptance and understanding. All have been used as educational tools in universities, schools, prisons and for media events internationally.
Recent roles of Jake’s include ITV’s Butterfly, DBO’s ‘Different For Girls’ and working opposite Keira Knightley in feature film ‘Colette’. He is a patron for Mermaids, akt and Ditch The Label and a judge for the European Diversity Awards, The Rainbow Honours, The Iris Prize Film Festival and The National Diversity Awards.
Jake’s background in film, acting and writing means he is equally assured when speaking on all manner of topics including the importance of positive representation, the media, and LGBTQ relationships, travel and inclusion. His difficult past pre-transition and overcoming his struggles with addiction and destructive behaviour patterns are particularly pertinent when demonstrating the importance of supporting trans and LGBQ colleagues within the work place.
HANNAH GRAF MBE
Hannah Graf is a Captain in the British Army. She commissioned in 2010 and since that time has commanded soldiers across the world including in Germany, Canada, Kenya and Afghanistan. Hannah is also a transgender woman and her personal story of transition captured the nation in 2015.
A true advocate for equality, she has successfully used her public profile to promote a realistic portrayal of transgender individuals in the UK, becoming an inspiration to many. Outside of the Army she acts as Patron for the charity Mermaids and is an ambassador for LGBT Sport in Wales. Her work in diversity has won her several accolades including Cosmopolitan Woman of the Year, an honorary fellowship from Cardiff University and in June 2019, an MBE for her work updating LGBTQ policy in the British Army.
Hannah’s experience as a decorated Officer who transitioned within the Army perfectly places her to speak with confidence on all aspects of the military, diversity and inclusive leadership.
The Grafs have spoken at events for companies including: Warner Brothers, Herbert Smith Freehills, Stonewall Workplace Conference, Army LGBT Conference, NBC Universal, InterComms, InterMedia, InterBank, InterLaw, Pride in London Gala, BNP Paribas, Barclay’s , Lloyds, Citi Bank, Allen and Overy, HSBC, BP, PWC, P&G and TTG.
To book Keynote Speakers Jake and Hannah Graf contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Gender Equality
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Addiction & Alcoholism
- Relationships & Identity
- LGBTQ+ Awareness & Inclusion
- Personal Resilience & Overcoming Adversity
- Authenticity & Finding Your Place in the World
- Understanding the Transgender Experience
- Workplace Inclusion & Belonging
About the Talks
Jake and Hannah deliver open, honest and engaging talks, sharing their personal experiences of life before and after transition with warmth, humour and authenticity. Their unique perspective of having experienced life across the gender spectrum provides a powerful foundation for meaningful conversations on a wide range of themes, including gender equality, addiction and alcoholism, mental health, relationships and inclusion.
Speaking candidly about the challenges of growing up transgender and navigating identity, belonging and acceptance, they create an immediate connection with audiences and encourage open, thoughtful discussion. Their broad experiences allow them to tailor presentations to suit a wide variety of event themes and objectives, ensuring relevant takeaways for every audience.
Presentations can range from 10 minutes to an hour and typically include a Q&A session, which often sparks lively and lasting discussion beyond the event itself. Feedback consistently highlights the positive impact of hearing relatable, personal stories that help foster greater understanding, awareness and mindfulness around diversity and inclusion.
To complement their talks, Jake and Hannah can also incorporate a range of multi-award-winning LGBTQ+ themed short films, written and directed by Jake. These films provide an engaging and accessible way to deepen conversations, break up traditional keynote formats and create further opportunities for discussion.
Client Feedback
"Listening to Jake and Hannah's story and having the opportunity to watch Jake's film was educational, emotional and enjoyable. Huge thanks to them for their honesty, openness and for being their authentic selves."
CEO Chief of Staff, Citi
"We recently booked Jake and Hannah to speak as our keynote address at a large-scale InterComms LGBT+ Network event and we can safely say they were an incredible opener to our panel discussion 'Why just the G in LGBT? Let's start with the LBT'. Their story was personal, inspiring, touching and delivered with aplomb to an extremely engaged audience."
InterComms LGBT Network
"I just wanted to thank you again so much for your work organising the event with the Army last night. It is up there as my favourite D&I event yet. Super informative and left us all with proper practical tips for addressing this complex area."
BNP Paribas
"Not only are Jake and Hannah charismatic, passionate, and informed speakers, but Jake's films generated a lot of important discussion and questions from our audience. Their honesty around transition and candid answers to questions was endearing, and we have had only positive feedback from our event. Jake and Hannah were a pleasure to work with."
Citi
