<p>Before embarking on a career in professional writing, Lara Romanowski initially enrolled in a nursing program at Boston College (BC). But after one year, she realized that a clinical path was right for her. Luckily enough, she had an advisor that alerted her to the Master's in Health Communications program at Tufts University. </p>

<p>She transferred to the communications program at BC, where she ultimately earned a bachelor's degree, before enrolling directly in the health communications master’s track within the public health program at Tufts University School of Medicine. After graduation, she started working for a healthcare technology startup in an entry-level marketing role. At first, she led growth efforts for a single solution, and over almost eight years, she grew a marketing team to support growth for all solutions at the organization.&nbsp;</p> <p>Years later, one of her former colleagues (who worked at NYU) alerted her to a teaching role at NYU SPS, and recommended that she apply. She has been teaching<i> Writing for the Health Professions</i> since 2018.</p>

<p>&quot;I often reflect back on that undergraduate advisor who skillfully helped to redirect my educational path, and offered non-judgemental advice, guidance, and recommendations,&quot; muses Romanowski. &quot;As an instructor, I like to think that I'm paying it forward, too, as I keep those principles in mind when working with students who are interested in health and medical writing.&quot;</p> <p>Romanowski shares that it's been terrific to work with students at all different stages of their educational path. &quot;Some students are mid-career and bring a lot of real-world experience to the program, and other students enroll straight out of undergrad and are looking to advance their writing skills and develop a portfolio,&quot; she explains. &quot;I think this program allows students to pursue their passion for writing while also empowering them to find a &quot;work-school-life&quot; balance through virtual and asynchronous courses.&quot;</p>

<p>Of course, things haven't been static in her time as a writer and instructor. After all, writing is no longer an analog endeavor. Writers must know how to harness digital tools and technology to make their work accurate, relevant, and timely. &quot;Whether that means using a citation generator, or spellcheck, or a generative AI chatbot, writers should understand the strengths and limitations of these tools when using them to inform their work,&quot; she asserts. &quot;Keeping an 'always learning' mindset will serve you well throughout your career.&quot;</p> <p>Be part of shaping the future of digital media when you pursue an <a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-professional-writing.html" title="MS in Professional Writing">MS in Professional Writing</a> from the Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media at NYU SPS.</p>