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An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

September 10, 2025

6 minute read

We’re excited to welcome Deborah Avalos, Director of Procurement at Northwestern Medicine, to the AWESOME community. In a recent conversation, Deborah shared her journey from the fast-paced world of nursing to leading a multi-billion-dollar supply chain portfolio, the challenges and lessons learned along the way, and her passion for building community and lifting up the next generation of women leaders.

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An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

August 28, 2025

7 minute read

We are thrilled to welcome Tabitha Marie Welsh, Director of Supply Chain Operations at Northwestern Medicine, to the AWESOME community. Tabitha brings a wealth of experience—and a passion for authenticity—into every part of her work.

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Welcome to AWESOME

July 25, 2025

1 minute read

We are proud to introduce a group of exceptional leaders to our growing AWESOME community this July! Each woman has achieved significant milestones in their career within supply chain and embodies the spirit of innovation and success that defines AWESOME.� � Join us in welcoming these extraordinary women to the AWESOME network, and let’s continue to support and uplift each other as we strive for excellence in supply chain! Connect with Casey Hall, Susie Johansson, Krystin Morris, Amber Schwiesow, and Kelly Sereiko!

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An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Sarah Kerin…

July 23, 2025

6 minute read

We are excited to welcome Sarah Kerin, founder and CEO of efficientSC, to the AWESOME community! From launching her career in healthcare supply chain to leading global operations at Apple—and now building her own company—Sarah brings a unique mix of grit, purpose, and entrepreneurial vision to everything she does. In this conversation, she shares what drives her, why she returned to healthcare, and how she’s helping hospital teams navigate supply disruptions with smarter solutions.

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2021 AWESOME Scholars Report Out Recap

November 05, 20211 minute read

Johnson & Johnson’s Kathy Wengel shares thoughts on supply chain trends

November 03, 20212 minute read

AWESOME LIGHTNING Round focuses on sustainability

October 21, 20212 minute read

AWESOME Scholars and Fellows have candid conversation with two AWESOME leaders

October 14, 20212 minute read

AWESOME LIGHTNING Round focuses on growing and strengthening authentic leadership

September 29, 20212 minute read

AWESOME will present 2021 Legendary Leadership Award to Lillian Dukes and Jamie Rhee

August 26, 20213 minute read

AWESOME Transformative Leadership Panel focuses on storytelling for business leaders

August 12, 20213 minute read

3 Tips for Women Re-Entering the Workplace

June 17, 20214 minute read

AWESOME Advisor reflects on her career at Home Depot and her next phase

May 28, 20214 minute read

CEOs consider how productivity has been affected by working remotely – and anticipate a “massive war for talent.”

April 29, 20212 minute read