GAIN Career Day 2025: Internal Advancement – What They’re Not Telling You

Learn how to move up internally by mastering what actually drives advancement in GovTech and GovCon. 

Panel Moderator: Christina Morrison, Public Sector Marketing Leader, NVIDIA

Panelists: 

• Lauren Franco, Director, US Public Sector Field Marketing, Nutanix
• Jae Corey, Sr. Director Field Marketing, Americas, Cohesity
• Nicolette Pizzitola, Executive Coach, Career Strategist and Speaker, Compass Point Associates

Getting promoted is not always about performance alone. In GovTech and GovCon organizations, internal advancement is often shaped by factors that are not clearly defined or openly discussed. Many marketers do the work but still feel stuck, unsure of what it really takes to move forward.

This session breaks down what is actually driving internal career growth in government marketing. Learn how to navigate workplace dynamics, approach performance conversations more strategically, and strengthen the skills that influence advancement. You will also gain insight into how to position your strengths, build a more transferable skill set, and prepare for opportunities even when a clear next role does not exist. If you are ready to take a more intentional approach to growth, this session will give you the clarity and tools to move forward.

This course was presented at GAIN Career Day ’25, hosted by GovAcademy at the Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center in Reston, VA.