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AJ Locashio
AJ Locashio - Founding Member, Executive Navigator & Symbiotic CEO
Bio
AJ Locashio, M.Ed. (she/they), lovingly called our SOO – Smooth Operations Octopus 🐙, is an autistic, ADHD, CPTSD, queer, genderqueer military spouse and mom. She is an educator, certified clinical sexologist and coach, sensory environment strategist, and Founder of Mama Pistachio. When not working, AJ can be found playing D&D with her family, hunting ghosts, and killing zombies.
Areas of Expertise
- Sensory Processing
- Sex & Sexuality
- Gender & Identity
- Relationships
- Communication
- Intimacy
- Stress Response Cycle
- Somatic Awareness
- Life Transitions
Achievements
- Master in Education – Wichita State University
- Bachelor of Education, specialist ESOL – McGill University, Montreal
- Certified Clinical Sexologist – American Board of Sexology
- Certified Sex Coach™ – Sex Coach U
- Professional Teaching License, ESOL PreK-12- Special Education
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate – USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, University of South Florida MUMA College of Business
- Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
- Modern Military Association of America
- American Board of Sexology
- American College of Sexologists
- International World Association for Sexual Health
AJ's Story
Like the octopus has many tentacles, brains, and hearts, humans have many experiences. Each experience influences how we think about, feel about, and participate in the world around us. And our nervous system is at the center of it all. Through an intersectional lens, AJ advocates for and supports neurodivergent and queer health and relationships.
AJ Locashio, aka Mama Pistachio, is a professionally licensed teacher, educator, and coach. She is a certified clinical sexologist, sensory environment strategist, and community advocate. She holds membership in the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Modern Military Association of America, American Board of Sexology, American College of Sexologists International, World Association for Sexual Health, and World Association of Sex Coaches.
On a personal note, AJ is a proud neurodivergent, queer, military spouse and mom. She co-hosts the Drudgery and Dreams Podcast and is a founding member of the Umbrella Alliance. When not working, Angela can be found researching all the things, playing D&D with her family, and killing zombies.
She offers 1-1 coaching for neurodivergent and queer individuals and small-business owners, mentorship for sexuality professionals, and consulting for organizations to create inclusive, sex-positive and neurodivergent allied, psychologically safe work environments.
We acknowledge and pay respect to all historically marginalised communities, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We recognise the unique challenges and injustices that these communities have faced, and we commit ourselves to promoting diversity, liberation, and inclusion for all. We acknowledge the invaluable contributions that these communities have made and continue to make to our world, and we honour the rich cultural heritage and traditions that they bring. We stand in solidarity with historically marginalised communities and work towards creating a more just and equitable world for all.
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