Victoria "Mitzy" Targblor
Victoria “Mitzy” Targblor is a Cultural Wellness Chaplain, multimedia folklorist, and ethnic art educator whose work bridges healing, heritage, and visual storytelling. A graduate of Full Sail University with a Master of Fine Arts in Media Design, she also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Spelman College and a Master of Divinity with a specialization in Pastoral Care from McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. With over eight years of experience in strategic communications, community arts education, and spiritual care, she integrates psychology, theology, and design to help individuals and communities reconnect with cultural memory through art, story, and ritual.
Professionally, Victoria serves as a hospital chaplain with Geisinger, where she provides spiritual care and advocacy for patients and families. She previously empowered Native students as a Graphic Design Instructor at Diné College, designing culturally responsive curriculum centered on Indigenous visual storytelling and digital media. Her background also includes K–12 art education and international instruction in psychology and design, where she blended traditional art forms—such as fiber arts and ethnic pattern design—with modern multimedia tools to preserve identity and elevate underrepresented voices.
Victoria is the founder of A Mother of Colour, a multimedia platform amplifying the stories of women of color, and the creator of National Write Your Story Day, a nationally recognized initiative featured on Good Morning America and in TIME. Guided by her mission to give voice to the voiceless, her work spans diversity and cultural education, chaplaincy, advocacy for individuals with disabilities, and community-based art practice. Whether teaching, speaking, designing, or creating through her craft line Kenfolk by Carolyn, Victoria centers transformation through art, healing through heritage, and education that speaks to the soul.
• Full Sail University - MFA
• Evaluating Your Course Design (EYCD)
• Gauging Your Technology Skills (GYTS)
• National Write Your Story Day
• NAACP
• Salvation Army
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success mostly to my mom. A lot of my life lessons and things I learned about how to move and how to stand alone in the world came from her. She was a difficult person to love a lot of times, but looking back now I get it. I can say that 90% of the stuff she was talking about was true. She taught me how to move, how to navigate, how to network with people, never burning your bridges, just so much wealth of wisdom that she gave me. And I'm so grateful for it. I also feel like my faith has really helped shape me as well.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received came from my mother. She taught me how to carry myself with confidence and professionalism, how to navigate different environments with awareness and adaptability, and how to build meaningful networks. Most importantly, she emphasized the value of maintaining relationships and never burning bridges. That guidance has shaped the way I approach my career, ensuring I lead with integrity, respect, and long-term perspective.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say to be authentic, to be yourself. Don't let the room change you, you change the world. And so you set the temperature and just walk in your own power like that and remain true to who you are. I think that's the biggest thing.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is maintaining authenticity in an environment that often encourages conformity. It can be easy to feel pressure to follow trends or mirror others’ approaches, but I believe the real opportunity lies in remaining true to who you are. When you walk confidently in your own power and stay aligned with your values, you build credibility, trust, and long-term impact. Authenticity is not only a personal strength—it is a professional advantage.