Milada Dzevitski
Milada is a Digital Content and Technical Writer at Northwood University, where she focuses on SEO, web strategy, content systems, and making institutional communication more accessible, engaging, and human-centered. With a background spanning journalism, editorial leadership, digital publishing, marketing, and AI data analysis, she brings an interdisciplinary approach to storytelling and strategy. A graduate of the University of British Columbia with a degree in English Literature Honors, Milada began her career in journalism and quickly grew into leadership roles, including directing a university newspaper and serving as an editorial manager. Her experience also includes work with Campus Nutrition, Screen Rant, Vice Media, and a digital marketing agency, where she developed expertise in copywriting, ghostwriting, publishing, social media, and higher education communications. Passionate about accessibility and audience connection, Milada is especially driven by the challenge of translating complex information into clear, meaningful content that empowers people to make informed decisions. She is also deeply engaged in the evolving relationship between AI and communication, helping organizations adapt content strategies for search, AI overviews, and changing digital behaviors. Outside of her professional work, Milada is a dedicated creative writer whose poetry and short fiction were nationally recognized and published at a young age in Canada. She also enjoys painting, drawing, music, and exploring the intersection of art, technology, and human expression. Guided by determination, clarity, and integrity, she is committed to amplifying voices, expanding access to education, and helping the next generation of women find confidence in their own.
• Bachelor's in English Literature, Honors, from University of British Columbia (UBC)
What do you attribute your success to?
I would attribute my success to determination, motivation, and a constant desire to grow. I grew up in an immigrant household, and my family came from Eastern Europe and Kazakhstan to Canada in search of greater opportunity after experiencing oppression. Seeing their sacrifices and the challenges they faced had a profound impact on me from a young age. It taught me the importance of making my voice heard and creating space for myself in environments where I might otherwise be overlooked. Along with that determination, I have always wanted to be the best version of myself, not in a perfectionist sense, but in a way that pushes me to keep learning, improving, and expanding my perspective. I place a lot of value on clarity and integrity, and those principles guide the way I approach both my work and my life. I also believe in continuous education, whether through formal studies, certifications, or tools like SEMrush, LinkedIn Learning, and AMA courses, because growth is something I take very seriously.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I have ever received is to never give up. No matter how difficult things become, no matter how many barriers you face, whether that comes from being young, being a woman, or coming from an immigrant family, you have to keep going. You have to believe in yourself, trust that you are meant for something meaningful, and continue fighting for the life and future you want. That belief in perseverance has guided me through every stage of my journey.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage other women to develop both creative and analytical confidence. So many industries today are becoming more interdisciplinary, and I think that is especially true in communications, digital strategy, and content work. It is important to stay open to learning across different systems, whether that means technology, data, writing, strategy, or storytelling. I also think women should not wait until they feel completely ready before sharing their ideas. You do not have to be perfect to contribute something meaningful. Thoughtful perspectives are valuable at every stage of your career, and often the best opportunities come when you are willing to speak up, take initiative, and trust your instincts before everything feels polished or complete.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my industry right now is navigating the rapid integration of AI into communication and content. Organizations are adopting AI tools very quickly, but many are still figuring out how to use them responsibly, strategically, and effectively. AI can generate content at incredible speed, but speed does not automatically mean accuracy, reliability, or usefulness. There is also the ongoing issue of hallucinations, where AI can confidently produce information that is simply incorrect. Because of that, I believe the real challenge is learning how to use AI in a way that enhances communication rather than overwhelming or weakening it. The future will belong to professionals who understand both the technical capabilities of these tools and the human side of communication, and who can build thoughtful frameworks where AI and human insight work together rather than compete.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide my work most strongly are clarity, integrity, accessibility, and authenticity. I believe communication should help people, not confuse or exclude them, and that is why I care so deeply about making content understandable and meaningful. I also believe strongly in representation, in creating opportunities for others to have their voices heard, and in using communication as a tool for empowerment, especially in spaces like higher education where access to information can truly shape someone’s future.
Locations
Northwood University
Midland, MI