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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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A Two-Generation Passion for Supply Chain – and Life

April 09, 20214 minute read

AWESOME Virtual Events focus on challenges supply chain leaders face now

March 25, 20213 minute read

AWESOME announces additions to our leadership team

March 19, 20212 minute read

Program featuring research highlights and discussion among leading executives focuses on advancing women in supply chain

February 04, 20213 minute read

AWESOME panel of providers describes how 2021 is changing for their companies and their customers

January 28, 20212 minute read

AWESOME CEO Ann Drake applies the lessons in leadership from last week’s events in Washington, D.C.

January 12, 20212 minute read

AWESOME CEO Michelle Dilley reflects on 2020 and previews what’s ahead in 2021

December 30, 20202 minute read

AWESOME announces 2021 expansion of AWESOME Excellence in Education Scholarship Program

December 11, 20202 minute read

Future Supply Chain Leaders Participate in the Inaugural AWESOME Scholar Forum

December 10, 20202 minute read

AWESOME Advisory Board – THE IMPACT

November 09, 20202 minute read