Jae

@jaehanley.social

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Product Designer, Web Developer and nerd. Proud black trans woman 🏳️‍⚧️

A screenshot of promotional copy with the following text: DO YOUR FANS CLACK? They don’t clack — they snap. Our fans have a clean, satisfying sound that feels intentional and elevated. They’re not the loud, oversized clackers you’ll hear across a crowd — and that’s exactly how we like it. Classy energy, always.
Selfie of Jae, a woman with long dark locs and gold octagonal glasses, smiling at the camera, wearing a brown knit tank top and a gold necklace with a tooth-shaped charm. Background is a colorful abstract mural in orange, teal, cream, and mauve.”
10. WPATH’s representations have further deceived many consumers into believing that its treatment guidelines are based on strong evidence derived from scientific methods. Numerous parents and patients, responding to an FTC Request for Information (“RFI”) in 2025 about the medical transitioning of children, have expressed complete confidence that WPATH and its SOC are reliable and trustworthy sources. For example, one person stated that “[t]he guidelines of major professional organizations such as . . . WPATH . . . have been clear and follow evidence-based care for these youth for optimal best outcomes.” Another wrote, “[g]ender-affirming care for minors already has a number of medical standards and best- practices based on the . . . WPATH Standards of Care which have a substantial and proven research basis.” Another commenter stated that “[s]cience shows that transitioning per WPATH . . . lowers the rate of suicide among individuals with in-congruence of gender with their assigned sex at birth.”
Flyer for the Trans Hoboken May JC Meetup. 1 PM, May 17, 2026 at Cafe Madelaine, 34 Coles St. “A chill trans & nonbinary meetup.” Features a latte art photo set against horizontal pastel stripes in trans flag colors.
A Black woman with long locs cascading past her shoulders gazes just past the camera with a cool, composed expression. She wears gold geometric octagonal-frame glasses, a deep red lip, warm-toned eye makeup, layered gold chain-link necklaces, and an all-black outfit. A smartwatch is visible on her wrist. She’s partially turned toward the camera, one hand raised near her chest. The background is a sunlit park with lush green foliage and a calm body of water.
Event flyer with a cream background. Header reads “Trans Hoboken” with Facebook and Instagram icons on either side. Large bold blue text reads “May JC Meetup” with details: 1 PM, 05/17/26, Cafe Madelaine, 34 Coles St. The center section features a photo of a latte with leaf art in a white ceramic mug, overlaid on horizontal pastel stripes in light blue, pink, white, yellow, and lavender — evoking trans and nonbinary pride flag colors. The bottom banner, in lavender, reads “a chill trans & nonbinary meetup” in blue text.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Portrait of Jae, a Black woman with long locs, wearing gold-framed geometric glasses and a black top, photographed against a solid black background. She gazes directly into the camera with a cool, intense expression, her shoulder turned slightly toward the viewer. Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting illuminates one side of her face and bare shoulder.
A man sits on a park bench in dappled sunlight, smiling warmly at the camera. He wears round dark sunglasses, a blue and white Argentina national football team jersey with the number 10, khaki pants, and has a backpack beside him. Lush green park foliage fills the background.
A stack of 16 books photographed on a dark surface, arranged horizontally with spines facing outward. The books are predominantly queer, trans, and LGBTQ+ literature. Listed from top to bottom: 1. The Call-Out by Cat Fitzpatrick (hot pink cover) 2. Gender/Fucking: The Pleasures and Politics of Living in a Gendered Body by Florence Ashley (purple cover, Clash Books) 3. We Want It All edited by Abi-Karam and Kay Gabriel (pink/magenta cover, Nightboat Books) 4. Mimosa by Bongiovanni (yellow and teal cover, Abrams ComicArts/Surely) 5. Boys Weekend by Mattie Lubchansky (white cover with red star, Pantheon) 6. Simplicity by Mattie Lubchansky (dark navy cover, Pantheon) 7. Miss Major Speaks by Toshio Meronek and Miss Major (white cover) 8. How to Fuck Like a Girl by Vera Blossom (white cover, Dopamine) 9. Both/And edited by Denne Michele Norris with Electric Literature (yellow cover, HarperOne) 10. The Times I Knew I Was Gay by Eleanor Crewes (colorful illustrated cover) 11. Dear Cisgender People by Kenny Ethan Jones (blue cover, DK) 12. Something Like Possible by Moreland (blue/purple cover, Square Fish) 13. I Heard Her Call My Name by Lucy Sante (pink cover) 14. Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto by Zachary Zane (pink and green cover, Abrams) 15. Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory (teal/illustrated cover) 16. Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters (green cover, One World) A white mug is partially visible on the right side of the stack.
Jae relaxing on a lawn chair in April 2021
Jae looks towards camera with a neutral expression, at a two thirds posing, face and hair partly obscured and falling into shadow.
A video montage of photo edits in Lightroom for a recent portrait.
A close-up studio portrait of Jae against a dark background, a black scarf draped over her head and pulled down to cover her eyes entirely. Only the lower half of her face is visible, featuring dark matte lipstick and one hand gently cupping her jaw. The image is intimate and dramatically lit.
Jae stands against a white fabric backdrop, head tilted back and face turned upward, one hand raised holding her glasses above her face. She wears a dark slate button-up shirt and an Apple Watch, her locs cascading down around her shoulders.
Jae screaming into the void, a trans staple.
Jae takes a selfie outdoors against an urban backdrop of a modern building and bare winter trees. She wears large hexagonal silver-framed glasses, a bold pink patterned cardigan, and a safety pin pendant necklace. Her locs fall loosely around her shoulders, and her makeup features green eye shadow and deep red lips. One hand rests on her chest.
The covers of graphic novels Simplicity and Boys Weekend
Jae, with long, dark hair and dreadlocks, dressed in a black sleeveless dress, is seated on a dark surface. She is in a moment of intense expression, with her mouth open as if shouting or screaming. The background is dark
Trans Hoboken coffee meetup: A chill trans & nonbinary meetup. On March 15th at 1pm at Griot Cafe, 398 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Jae speaks in her Sonic the Hedgehog voice
TRANS HOBOKEN Feb JC Meetup 1 PM, 02/21/26 Cafe Madeline 34 Coles St a chill trans & nonbinary meetup
Jae reclining on the couch with her head resting on her left arm, smiling to the camera. Her hair is tied back and she is wearing gold framed, octagon cut glasses.
Jae looks down with a calm expression, seated in a patterned wrap dress, softly lit against a dark backdrop.
Jae sits sideways with one knee raised, wearing glasses and a patterned wrap dress, looking off to the side.
Jae leans forward slightly, gazing past the camera, long locs over her shoulder, wearing glasses and a gray dress.
Jae sits in profile with arms folded, wearing glasses, a black blazer, and a gray dress against a dark backdrop.
A snowfall prediction map showing most of New Jersey and the NYC metro area getting 16 inches of snow on Sunday
Jae kneels in fresh snow outdoors, holding a clump of snow in a gloved hand. She wears a gray knit beanie, clear-framed glasses, and a bright blue puffer jacket. Her long locs fall over her shoulder. Snow-covered patio furniture and a wooden fence appear behind her.
A snowman stands outdoors during falling snow. It has pebble eyes, a short line of small stones for a mouth, a twig arm on one side, and wears a bright blue baseball cap tilted slightly upwards. Next to it, a smaller snowman stands, also with pebble eyes but lacks a mouth.
The back button of a pair of pants with a vertical tear below the button, caused from stress from being pulled upward.
A sunset view framed between elevated walkways and buildings in New York City. The sky glows orange and pink over the Hudson River, with the Statue of Liberty faintly visible in the distance. Below, car headlights reflect on the wet street as a few pedestrians cross.
A selfie of Jae outdoors in bright sunlight. She has long locs, wears clear-framed glasses, red lipstick, and a black blazer with a black scarf. A silver necklace hangs at her collarbone. Behind her are brick buildings, bare trees, and tall grasses.
A sunny city-street corner with a mix of low storefronts and tall apartment buildings. In the foreground, people cross the street near an orange-painted diner with black awnings. Two city buses are stopped along the curb. Behind them, a row of old brick buildings is covered in large graffiti murals. Modern glass high-rises and older residential towers rise in the background under a clear blue sky.
A close-up view of a tall building’s façade bathed in warm sunlight, showing repeating rows of windows with small balconies and air-conditioning units. The grid-like pattern creates a strong sense of rhythm and symmetry.
A hand-drawn collage features blue marker doodles on tan and white paper. The main cutout is a cartoon skeleton with simple bones and a waving hand. Around it are small ghost-like creatures with rounded heads and short legs, one with a single eye and another with sharp teeth. At the top right is an open eye with lashes and a smile drawn inside the pupil.
Line graph titled “U.S. Political Ideology Identification, 1992–2024,” showing the percentage of Americans identifying as conservative, moderate, or liberal from 1992 to 2024. The green line for “Very conservative/Conservative” stays near 35–40%, ending at 37% in 2024. The blue dashed line for “Moderate” begins around 40% in 1992 and gradually declines to 34%. The dark blue line for “Very liberal/Liberal” rises steadily from about 17% in 1992 to 25% in 2024. The chart is based on Gallup telephone interview data.
The author of the post as she appeared seven years ago.
The author leans forward with her chin resting on her hand, her gaze thoughtful and steady. She wears a floral-patterned top with gold and blue tones, round glasses, and red lipstick, framed by the circular distortion of a fisheye lens.
The author sits cross-legged against a dark background, leaning forward toward the camera through a fisheye lens. She wears a long-sleeved top with a gold, blue, and brown floral pattern, large aviator glasses, and red lipstick. The lighting creates a circular vignette around her.
The front cover of Curlfriends: Back in Business
A large, colorful mural depicting six joyful figures roller-skating against a vibrant backdrop of swirling shapes, stars, and explosions of pink, orange, and blue. Each figure wears bold, expressive clothing in different colors, radiating energy and movement. The mural stands on an urban street surrounded by modern glass buildings and city traffic below.
Jae long locs and glasses smiles softly at the camera. She wears a red-and-white striped sleeveless dress and a delicate gold necklace, set against a dark background.
A fisheye view of people walking along an urban park pathway flanked by modern glass-and-brick buildings curving dramatically toward the sky. Sunlight glints off the windows, and trees frame the top edge.
The author with long locs and glasses poses against a black backdrop, gazing intently at the camera. She wears a patterned black-and-white dress with leaf-like designs, bold red lipstick, and a chunky gold chain necklace.
Jae using a tufting gun to outline eyes in the project
A tufted design in progress on a fabric frame, showing a blue cartoon cloud with big black eyes, red cheeks, and a small mouth. Below, a paper sketch of the same cloud design is clipped for reference. Loose blue yarn and spools sit underneath the frame.
The author with long locs and glasses looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. She wears a green T-shirt with the word “CALM” written in bold white letters decorated with small daisy flowers.
Wooden beams arranged in a geometric grid pattern against a bright blue sky. The beams are tinted with a cool blue tone, and their knots and grain are visible. The perspective looks upward through the gaps, creating a layered, abstract architectural view.
Jae and her wife Sharee smiling for a selfie outdoors on a sunny day. Both have long hair and wear glasses. Jae, on the left, wears a black dress with the red strap of a purse over her shoulder. Sharee, on the right, wears a denim jacket, layered necklaces, and a pearl necklace. Behind them, lush green trees and tall city buildings are visible in the distance.
Reflection of a woman standing outdoors, captured in the large segmented windows of a modern building. She holds her phone up to take the photo, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. The glass also reflects curved balconies and other people walking nearby, creating a layered, painterly effect.
A photo of Jae before HRT
A view from inside a car showing a residential street intersection with a crosswalk in the foreground. On the left is a light blue wooden house with multiple windows, and in the distance, a city skyline with several tall buildings is visible against a clear blue sky. Power lines cross overhead, and there are parked cars along the street.​​​
The author with long, dark locs and bold dark lipstick takes a selfie outdoors in bright sunlight. She wears large, translucent glasses, a sleeveless black top, and carries a red leather bag over her shoulder. Behind her are cars, city buildings, and lush greenery on a sidewalk.
A fork sticks into a pickled cucumber, with cut up bits of habenero floating in the pickle brine beneath it.
She sits on a dark couch in front of a bookshelf packed with colorful graphic novels and books. She wears a black dress with white botanical patterns, gold-framed glasses, and a gold necklace. Her long locs frame her face as she looks directly into the camera.
A screenshot of an email from a recruiter that reads as follows: I admire the experiences you’ve gained. Jae, in engineering, you're like the secret sauce at a five-star restaurant. Are you considering fresh job opportunities in New Jersey?
A screenshot of a Spotify API recommendation query generated by ChatGPT in response to the prompt “Charli XCX after you take poppers.” The query parameters include high values for energy, danceability, and valence, aiming to return euphoric, danceable tracks. Text explains each parameter’s function.
A ChatGPT response for a request for “Girl in Red, but with the same sort of disappointment I have after a conversation with my distant dad.” It returns the artist id, as well as the music characteristics it thinks best fills the response.
The cover of the book. It depicts A decorative paper plate arranged to resemble a smiling face, with cucumber slices and blueberries for eyes, a grape tomato as a nose, two small blueberries as cheeks, and a curved cucumber slice as a mouth. The plate rests on a leopard print.