[7] In 2005 Svitlychna graduated from State University of Food Technology and Trade as expert on international economics.

During her years as Deputy Head Svitlychna oversaw international relations, namely increasing the region's fame and attracting investment.

[11][12] As Deputy, she is a member of Ukrainian delegation to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe for 2016–2020.

[13] On 30 August 2016 Svitlychna became acting Governor of Kharkiv Oblast[14] after her predecessor Ihor Rainin on 29 Aug 2016 had been promoted to head the Presidential Administration of Ukraine.

[7][16] On 6 November 2019 President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced Svitlychna and appointed Oleksiy Kucher Governor of Kharkiv Oblast.