Steph Richards (she/ her) is a 71-year-old 'post-op' trans woman with an "F" Passport, Driving Licence & Gender Recognition Certificate and is an international speaker for trans rights.

She broke new ground speaking at a University of New England USA event alongside Harvard biologist Carole Hooven, PhD in March 2023, and also spoke at the vigil for murdered trans teenager, Brianna Ghey at a packed Portsmouth Cathedral.

Steph was the original founder of 'Steph's Place UK' (now TransLucent), winning the LGBT+ Organisation of the Year Award in 2022 and was the recipient of the 'Elder Award' in the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2023.

Steph is particularly skilled in debating and regularly appears on radio and TV. She is passionate about engaging in politics as a means of enhancing inclusion.