Martha Valenta

Martha Valenta is a multifaceted professional with a background in user experience design and art, currently focusing on creating immersive art projects centered around neurodiversity. She is the creator of ADHD Brain Coral, an art collection that explores self-acceptance and understanding of neurodivergent experiences.1

Professional Background:

• Currently a board member/past president at I Need That Art3
• Previously worked in various roles including:
  • Director of Product at BioGenerator Ventures
  • Senior Product Manager at AliveCor Inc.
  • UX Design Lead
  • Human Centered Design Practice Area Lead at 1904labs3

Artistic Focus: Her art project, ADHD Brain Coral, originated from a personal experience while snorkeling in Belize, where she found inspiration in brain coral's patterns that resonated with her own neurodivergent experience. Her goal is to help ADHD and neurodivergent individuals find self-acceptance while educating neurotypical people about the neurodiverse experience.1

Upcoming Art Exhibitions:

• "Lost & Found Meditation" at Saint Louis Art Museum (October 11, 2024)
• "Impulsive Indulgences" at The Designing Block (October 2024)
• "The ADHD Experience" at Saint Louis Public Library (May 2025)12

These immersive, multi-sensory art installations aim to provide interactive experiences that foster empathy and understanding of neurodiversity.