Demitri Rodriguez
Nominee Profile
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Demitri Rodriguez, known online as Inkedupdemitri, is a British trans man, survivor, and advocate committed to LGBTQ+ visibility and equality. He was the first openly trans conversion therapy survivor to campaign publicly without anonymity, breaking the silence on a practice that has harmed countless lives. He was also the first transgender man to appear on a bbc3 reality tv show paving the way for many other trans people who have gone into reality tv after himself
Through social media, he reaches tens of thousands each week, sharing honest stories about gender identity, transitioning, and mental health. His content educates, challenges misconceptions, and empowers others to live authentically without fear or shame.
He has been featured by national outlets including the BBC and ITV, using these platforms to amplify marginalized voices and advocate for real change. And was on the Top 50 diversity powerlist in 2025/26 . Every person whose life has been positively impacted by his work reinforces the importance of visibility, resilience, and truth.
He embodies the essence of a Positive LGBT role model not because he’s perfect, but because he shows what it means to persist, educate, and stand boldly in your truth, inspiring others to do the same.
Through social media, he reaches tens of thousands each week, sharing honest stories about gender identity, transitioning, and mental health. His content educates, challenges misconceptions, and empowers others to live authentically without fear or shame.
He has been featured by national outlets including the BBC and ITV, using these platforms to amplify marginalized voices and advocate for real change. And was on the Top 50 diversity powerlist in 2025/26 . Every person whose life has been positively impacted by his work reinforces the importance of visibility, resilience, and truth.
He embodies the essence of a Positive LGBT role model not because he’s perfect, but because he shows what it means to persist, educate, and stand boldly in your truth, inspiring others to do the same.